Henry George Phillips – 204 Battery, 68th Light Anti‑Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery

Gunner Henry George Phillips – 204 Battery, 68th Light Anti‑Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery

Henry George Phillips, born in 1916, is a figure whose early life remains largely undocumented, with only limited surviving records offering glimpses into his background before military service.

Service with the Royal Artillery

Henry served as a Gunner in the 204 Battery of the 68th Light Anti‑Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. Light Anti‑Aircraft units were responsible for defending military installations, industrial centres, and vulnerable points against enemy air attack, particularly during the intense air operations of the early Second World War. Men in these regiments operated rapid‑fire guns, searchlights, and detection equipment, often under hazardous conditions.

Henry George Phillips
St. Peter's Church, Cockett
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Accidental Death

Henry George Phillips was accidentally killed on 3 May 1941, during a period when anti‑aircraft units were heavily engaged in home defence duties across Britain. His death occurred in wartime service, reflecting the dangers faced not only in combat but also in training, transport, and daily operational work.

Burial at St Peter’s, Cockett

His body was brought home to Swansea, where he was buried at St Peter’s, Cockett, joining the parish’s Second World War roll of honour.