Esther Carini
General Information
First Name(s): Esther
Maiden name: Carini
Married surname: Kleanthous. Married Clif Kleanthous in 1959.
Date of birth: 13/10/1922
Date of death: 03/04/2018
Date joined WTC: 8.3.43
Date left WTC: 3.10.45
Post-war: Lived in Liverpool road until 1970, then moved to Dagenham for a garden for 3 growing boys: Mark Kleanthous (born December 1960), Nick Kleanthous (born February 1962) and Paul Kleanthous (born November 1964).
Contributor Information
Name: Mark Kleanthous
Relationship to Land Girl: Son
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Letters sent to Esther marking the end of her time in the WLA.
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