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“ROLL OF HONOUR”
St James and St Basil’s Church originally from the 1930’s covered the district which is now the Parish of Holy
Cross and also until the 1950’s the district of St Peter’s Church, Cowgate
ADAMS
In memory of
Flying Officer John Edmund Adams – 197688 – 245 Squadron
who died aged 21 on 20th November 1945
Son of John Buchanan and Annie Bertha Adams of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 266 Runnymede Memorial.
On the 10th August 1945, 245 Squadron was disbanded, on the same day 504 Squadron was renumbered 245
Squadron, which flew Meteors as part of air defence of UK until March 1957, when it converted to Hunters.
On 18th April 1963, it became 98 Squadron.
----------------------------------------------------ALLEN
In memory of
Pilot Officer John Frederick Woodward Allen, 424327 152 Squadron
who died age 19 on 29th November 1940
No parents recorded by C.W.G.C. but his parents were Henry Woodward Allen of 21 kingsway, Newcastle
upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Weymouth Crematorium Memorial
152 Squadron October 1st 1939, was reformed at Arklington with Gladiators and became operational on 6th
November. In January 1940, conversion to spitfires began and after a period of defensive patrols in NE the
Squadron moved to Warmwell, to defend South England against attacks from the Luftwaffe forces, now based
in France.
Throughout the Battle of Britain, 152 defended this sector which included Portland Naval Base.
J F W Allen was born 4.8.21. He was a pupil at Dame Allen's School 17.9.31 - 25.3.37.
He was educated at Holt School, Overstoke, Hants and Mount Prep. School, Monkseaton. Post offered (and
accepted) as assistant with Monkhouse and Brown, Iron and Steel Merchants.
His father Henry Woodward Allen was Assistant Manger - Commercial Business, also Flight Lieutenant
RAVR. They lived at Farleigh, Ventnor Avenue, Benwell and later "Adastia", 21 Kingsway, Newcastle upon
Tyne
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In memory of
Corporal James Anderson, 1127608 R.A.F.V.R.
who died age 24 On 24th September 1946
Son of William and Ann Anderson of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Grave 51 Section K St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
From Parish Records:
8th June 1940. William Anderson a Gardener of 154 Ponteland Road, son of William Anderson, a Postman,
married Marguerite Jean Craggs of Royal Crescent, daughter of William Henry Craggs, a Gas Worker.
26 January 1946. Thomas Duffell Anderson a Dairyman of Ponteland Road, and son of William Anderson, a
Postman, married Beatrice May Jenkinson, daughter of James Wilfred Jenkinson, a Wireless Operator.
----------------------------------------------------ANDERSON
In memory of
Trooper James Walton Bell Anderson, 7932452 – Royal Tabk Regiment – R.A.C. 9TH Unit
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who died age 38 on 2nd July 1944
Son of John and Ethel Anderson, husband of Lena Anderson, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave VI B13 Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery
From Parish Records:
Baptised 7th October 1934. Maureen Isabella Anderson, daughter of Lena and James Anderson.
12th August 1950 – Death of John William Anderson aged 70 years.
5th July 1958. Raymond Coleby, a student of Ovington Grove, son of John Mills Coleby, a Heating Engineer,
married Brenda Anderson, a Nurse of 27 Lindale Road, daughter of James Walton Bell Anderson, deceased.
----------------------------------------------------AYSNLEY
In memory of
Sergeant Peter Scott Aynsley, 914794 – R.A. 4th Survey Regiment
who died age 23 on 7th April1941
Son of William Barwise and Gertrude Aynsley of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Khartoum War Cemetery
From Parish Records:
15th April 1964
Death of Gertrude Aynsley aged 80 years of 63 Bolbec Road.
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In memory of
Flight Sergeant George Bainbridge, 656334 – 454 Squadron
who died age 23 on 22nd November 1944
Son of Charles Edward and Beatrice Margaret Bainbridge of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 1V – C15 Forli War Cemetery.
From Parish Records:
2nd November 1940. John Charles Garrett a soldier of Pirbright Camp, Surrey son of Charles Henry Garrett a
Leather Merchant married Margaret Bainbridge of 208a Wingrove Avenue, daughter of Charles Edward
Bainbridge, a Licensed Victualler.
9th June 1941. Thomas Hall a Draughtsman of Florence Street, Winlaton, son of Lewis Biggins Hall an
Attendant, married Amy Bainbridge, daughter of Charles Edward Bainbridge a Licensed Victualler.
30th January 1960. Death of Charles Edward Bainbridge aged 78 years.
7th May 1986. Death of Beatrice Margaret Bainbridge aged 95 years of 208a Wingrove Avenue.
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In memory of
Stoker 1st Class William Bell, R/KX 113452 – Royal Navy – H.M.S. Minster
who died age 28 on 8th June 1944
Son of Thomas and Mary Bell. Husband of Anne Bell of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 85 Plymouth Naval Memorial
H.M.S. Minster, completed in 1924, 707 Tonnage, Net Layer Class. On the 8th June 1944, sunk by a mine in
the Seine Bay, Normandy.
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In memory of
Sergeant Alexander Bolton, 1381267 – 70 Squadron
who died age 21 on 26th February 1942
Son of Alexander and Agnes Edith Bolton of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Coll 250 Alamein Memorial
70 Squadron converted to Wellington Bombers in 1940. Operated in North Africa and Indian Campaigns until
1945 when Liberators replaced them.
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----------------------------------------------------BONNER
In memory of
Sergeant / Air Gunner Charles Aidan Bonner 1523916 – 550 Squadron
who died age 20 on 28th May 1944
Son of Charles and Winifred Bonner of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Coll Grave E498 Wevelgem Communal Cemetery
Lancaster 1: Operation Aachen
Crew: P/O D McCrae, R.C.A.F.; Sgt R A Drury; F/O M Shapiro, R.C.A.F.; F/S F G Labano, R.C.A.F;
Sgt A G Hall; Sgt C A Bonner; Sgt A H Brown
Took off 00.13 North Killingholme. Presumed to have fallen victim to a Nightfighter, crashing some 2km
south east of Lichtervelde (W Vlaan Deren) and 8km north, north east of Roeselare, Belgium.
All buried in Wevelgem Communal Cemetery
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In memory of
G. Briggs, M.N.
Unable to find him in the C.W.G.C. Records
From Parish Records:
Born 10 December, Baptised 31st December 1919 John Charlton, son of George, (Engineer) and Ellen Maud
Briggs of 32 Curtis Road.
5th April 1947 Ronald Ernest Coel 27, Incorporated accountant of 163, Upper Elmess End Road, Beckenham
Father Ernest Alfred Marshall Coel married Ellen Maud Briggs 22, of 47 Cherryburn Gardens, daughter of
George Briggs, deceased.
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In memory of
Leading Cook Allan Brown, C/MX 61638 – Royal Navy, HMS Marigold
who died age 34 on 9th December 1942
Son of Ada Brown, husband of Dorothy Margaret Brown of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour 64.2 Chatham Naval memorial
HMS Marigold, completed 28.2.1941 – 1,015 Tonnage. Corvette. Sunk by A/C, torpedo west of Gibraltar
Straits
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In memory of
Sergeant W.Op / Air Gunner Richard Brown, 1145879 – 619 Squadron
who died age 23 on 22nd June 1944
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 17F 12 Rheinberg War Cemetery
Lancaster 1 – Operation Wesseling
Crew: P/O P Johnson; Sgt M E Mansbridge, P.O.W.; F/Sgt G H Trantor, P.O.W.; F/Sgt J Vaughan; F/O P A
Pearson, R.A.A.F P.O.W.; Sgt R Brown; Sgt G I Martin, P.O.W.; Sgt T H Tuckwell, P.O.W.
21-22nd June 1944, Took off 23.29 Dunholme Lodge. Those who lost their lives rest in Rheinberg War
Cemetery. It is noted that F/O Pearson, R.A.A.F. had accompanied the crew as a second air bomber.
Eight Squadrons took part in this raid and 37 Lancasters were shot down on this operation.
----------------------------------------------------BUTLER
In memory of
A.C. 1ST Class Bertie Butler – 867047
who died age 51 on 21st September 1944
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Husband of Dorothy Butler of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Sec. X – Grave 148 St Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne
From Parish Records:
23rd July 1922: Born 13th July, Baptism of John, son of Bertie and Dorothy Butler, 18 Severus Road. Father,
Engineer.
27th August 1925: Born 10th August, Baptism of William Allan, son of Bertie and Dorothy Butler, 18 Severus
Road, Father, Tramway employee
14 January 1950:Frederick William Butler an Engineer of 128 Wingrove Gardens, son of Bertie Butler,
deceased, married Mary Abel, a Wages Clerk of Seventh Row, Ashington, daughter of George Thomas Abel, a
Miner.
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In memory of
L/Cpl Owen Campbell, 14711635 – Seaforth Highlanders, 7th Bn.
who died age 31 on 23rd September 1944
Son of Own and Sarah Campbell of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 111 A10 Mierlo War Cemetery
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In memory of
L/pl William Cessford 3608143 – Border Regiment
who died age 21 on 11th May 1943
Son of John William and Isabella Cessford of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec K Grave 158 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
15890
Buried 15th May 1943 address given as 12 Mayfield Terrace, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Information from a member of St Peter’s Church, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
William went to Cowgate School. After being on leave he returned to London where he was killed in an air
raid.
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In memory of
Sergeant WO / Air Gunner Harry Chilvers 1112050 – 214 Squadron
who died age 26 on 2nd April 1942
Son of Harry Norton and Mary Ellen Chilvers of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 2FS Durnbach War Cemetery
Wellington 1c - Operation Hanau
Crew: Sgt A A Ferguson; Sgt W R West, R.C.A.F; Sgt. O P W Wheaton; Sgt D D George; Sgt H Chilvers; Sgt
N Ramsbottom
Took off 20.15 Stradishall. Crashed into the river Rhine at Ludwigshafen. Burials first took place at
Mannheim, but all now rest in Durnbach War Cemetery.
7 Wellingtons were lost on this operation.
From Parish Records:
23rd October 1940 Albert Edward Atkinson, a Sgt R.A.F. of Westbourne Avenue, son of John Atkinson, a
Rivet Tester, married Doris Lilian Chilvers, of 40 Hadrian Road, daughter of Harry Norton Chilvers, a Manager
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In memory of
Pte. John Arthur Chirnside 7371719 – R.A.M.C.
who died age 26 on 12th July 1943
Son of John and Margaret Chirnside of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Remembered with Honour 11 H4 Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily
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In memory of
Driver Robert Chisholm T/1451840 – Royal Army Service Corps – 212 Inf. Div. Transport Coy.
who died age 34 13th June 1944
Son of Andrew and Emma Chisholm of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 1 Villiers-Le-Sec Churchyard
Brother of Able Seaman William Pike Chisholm
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In memory of
Able Seaman William Pike Chisholm DIJ 107106, Royal Navy, HMS Galatea
who died age 33 on 15th December 1941
Son of Andrew and Emma Chisholm of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 46 – Col. 3 Plymouth Naval Memorial
HMS Galatea, completed 14.8.1934 5,220 Tonnage. Cruiser. Sunk by U/B torpedo off Alexandria
Brother of Driver Robert Chisholm
----------------------------------------------------COMPTON
In memory of
L/Sgt. Dennis Hawley Compton 891010 – R.A. 72 Field Regiment
who died age 24 31st May 1942
Son of Charles Richard and Norah Kathleeen Compton of Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Joyce Taylor
Compton of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 12F 21 Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma
From Parish Records
4th December 1940: – marriage of Dennis H Compton, Soldier of 49 Gowland Avenue, son of Charles Richard
Compton, a Jeweller, and Joyce Taylor Wallace of 49 Milvain Avenue, daughter of Charles Henry Wallace, a
Manager.
28th December 1941: Born 14th December. Baptism of Terence Lyall, son of (Soldier) Dennis Handley and
Joyce Taylor Compton of 40 Milvain Avenue.
20th April 1944: Karl Gustav Georg Andersson, a Ship’s Officer of 6 Zilla Worrpaton Ysted, Sweden, son of
Arls Gustav Emil Andersson, an Engineer married Vera Compton, daughter of Charles Richard Compton, a
Watchmaker.
September 1977 – Death of Joyce Taylor Compton, aged 57 years of 40 Milvain Avenue
----------------------------------------------------COULSON
In memory of
Gunner Albert Coulson 968342 – R.A. 23rd Field Regiment
who died age 27 on 13th June 1944
Son of John Edwin and Lily Isabel Coulson of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 1A 19 Bolsena War Cemetery
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In memory of
Gunner Henry Davey 4444044 – R.A.
who died age 39 on 1st October 1943
Husband of Stella Jane Davey of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec 0 Grave 35 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Buried 5th October 1943, age given as 43 years, address 35, Moorhead, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne
From Parish Records:
Miss G Davey was Brownie Leader for the re-opening of the Brownie Pack October/November 1949.
20th August 1955: George Austin an Optical Mechanic of 3 Convent Road, son of George Austin a Motor
Mechanic, to Gwendoline Eva Davey, a Shorthand Typist of 35 Moorhead, North Fenham, daughter of Henry
Davey, deceased.
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In memory of
Sergeant Bewick Johnston Dowse 1078829 – 35 Squadron
who died age 20 on 22nd June 1943
Son of George and Lizzie Patterson Dowse of Newcastle upon Tyne,
Remembered with Honour Panel 148 Runnymede Memorial
Halifax II – Operation Krefeld
Crew: F/O M W P Clarke; Sgt C M Harcombe; Sgt F M Mazin; Sgt B J Dowse; Sgt H R Fink; Sgt J G P E
Richer, R.C.A.F.; Sgt. A C McLeod;
Took off 23.30 Graveley. Crashed in the sea off the coast of Holland.
F/O Clarke is buried in Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery. Sgt Harcombe and Sgt Fink lie in Bergen General
Cemetery, while the others are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 12 Squadrons flew in the raid, 6
Stirling bombers were lost, 11 Halifax Bombers and 6 Lancaster bombers.
From Parish Records:
30th June 1950: Baptism of George Bewick Dowse, son of George (a Police Constable) and Ellen Dowse of 35
Deepdale Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne 5.
24th March 1951: Ronald Frederick Church an Advertiser of 22 Rose Terrace, son of James Church a
Boilerman Stoker and Mary Doreen Dowse, a Sales Assistant of 35 Deepdale Crescent, daughter of George
Dowse a Draughtsman
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In memory of
Harry Dumont, M.N. Junior Engineering Officer – SS Tacoma City (Bideford)
who died age 18 on 13th March 1941
Remembered with Honour Panel 105 Tower Hill Memorial
S.S. Tacoma City – 4,738 Gross Tonnage, Steamship. Position 104 Degrees 2½ cables from Rock Ferry Light,
Mersey. Cause of loss – a mine.
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In memory of
Flying Officer (Nav) Douglas Cunningham Elder, 129355 – 103 Squadron
who died age 21 on 3rd August 1943
Son of Robert Leslie and Elizabeth Keen Elder of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Coll Grave 4A K1-5 Hamburg Cemetery
Lancaster III – Operation Hamburg
Crew: W/O J S Stoneman; Sgt T Stanley; F/O D C Elder; P/O C E T Bryan; W/O J Flynn; W/O A W H Page;
F/S G C Bradley, R.C.A.F.
Took off 23.00 ElshamWolds. Crashed south of Hamburg. All rest in Hamburg Cemetery – Ohlsdorf. The
first five of the Crew had been involved in a ditching while returning from SPEZIA on 13-14th April 1943.
On the same raid a Sterling I of 7 Squadron took off from Oakington at 23.18. Returned to base with a serious
misfire in the port outer. While landing at 01.34, the undercarriage collapsed and the Sterling was wrecked.
This was the last of its type to be written off by 78 Squadron, which had pioneered the Bomber into service.
In less than 3 years, the Squadron had reported 120 aircraft missing, crashed or destroyed in ground accidents.
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13th April 1995. Robert Leslie Elder died.
Pupil at Dame Allen School 14.9.33 - 5.4.39.
Born 1.7.22 - Education - West Jesmond C. School. Attained Cambridge S.C. July 1938. Passed (Credit in F,
P with C) and December 1938 credits in E, H, G, F, M. Clerk with the Sun Insurance Company.
Father Robert Leslie Elder, Clerk of 4 Bellgrove West, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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In memory of
L/Bombardier Victor Ernest Farlam, 914750 – R.A. 4th Survey Regiment
who died age ? on 14th November 1942
Son of George William and Ethel Beatrice Farlam of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Col 33 Alamein Memorial
From Parish Records:
G.W. Farlam was Church Warden and a long time member of St Monica’s Church. He died in 1952.
26th May 1941 – marriage Basil George Farlam a Sergeant in the R.A.F. of 31 Milvain Avenue, son of George
William Farlam an Admiralty Overseer and Peggy Turner Thompson of 62 Brighton Grove, daughter of James
Parker Thompson, a Butcher.
25th February 1944 Baptism of Gillian, daughter of Basil George (Insurance Official), and Peggy Turner Farlam
of 62 Brighton Grove.
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In memory of
L/Bombardier Alfred Fisher, 554307 – R.A. 274 (Northumberland Hussars) Bty, LT A.A. Regiment
who died age 23 on 23rd March 1943
Son of Alfred Wilson and Jane Reay Fisher of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave VE 5 Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia.
----------------------------------------------------FRASER
In memory of
Campbell Fraser, M.N. Chief Engineering Officer – S.S. Empire Wind (Sunderland)
who died age ? on 22nd February 1941
Remembered with Honour Panel 47 Tower Hill Memorial
SS Empire Wind completed 13th November 1940, 7,459 Tonnage. Steamship. 53 Degrees 48' N, 15 Degrees
52' N (North Sea). Bomb from aircraft, ship and crew all lost
From Parish Records:
14th April 1945 Wedding: Cyril Henry Trapp a Corporal in the R.A.F. of 12 Fowberry Crescent, son of William
Percy Trapp a Tailor and Muriel Cheyne Fraser also of Fowberry Crescent, daughter of Campbell Fraser, Chief
Engineer, deceased.
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In memory of
Pte. Stanley George, 4206725 – King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry – 2/4th Btn.
who died age 22 on 2nd September 1944
Remembered with Honour Grave V1 F7 Coriano Ridge War Cemetery
From Parish Records:
Baptism 5th November 1935 Henry Charles, son of William, Plasterer and Lilian George of 11 Yewdale Road.
12th April 1939 Born 30th March Stanley William, son of William Frederick, Plasterer and Lilian George of
11 Yewdale Road.
20th May 1942 Henry George a Motor Driver, son of Henry George, Fitter, married Mary Jane Scott of 7
Greenhill View, daughter of William Martin Scott, Cartman, deceased.
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23rd June 1950 William John George, died age 45 years.
9th January 1984 Jessie Lois George, died age 97 years of 44 Simonburn
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In memory of
Sapper Peter Gill, 1985593 – Royal Engineers
who died age 40 on 5th September 1942
Son of Leonard Wilcox and Jane Haig Gill of Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Marie Gill of Cowgate,
Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec G Grave 61 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
15688
Buried 12th September 1942. Died General Hospital, Halifax.
From Parish Records:
Baptism 15th June 1932 Born 30th May Peter, son of Peter (Carter) and Marie Gill of 1 Link Road.
15th March 1945 Clyde William New, a widower (Checker) of 5 Claremont Road, son of William New, (Clerk)
married Maria Magdalene Sangyard Gill, a widow of 1 Link Road, daughter of Robert Graham a Glass Worker.
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In memory of
Petty Officer Stoker Robert G. Grieves, M.N. – P/KX 83235 – Royal Navy – H.M.S. Fidelity
who died age ? on 1st January 1943
Son of George and Sarah Grieves. Husband of Gertrude Grieves of Seaham, County Durham.
Remembered with Honour Panel 77 Col 3 Portsmouth Naval Memorial
From Parish Records:
12th March 1942 Arthur Douglas Townsend a Marine Engineer of 18 Lansdown Road, Bath, son of Arthur
George Townsend a Hairdresser, married Doris Violet Grieves of 130 Sutherland Avenue, daughter of Robert
Graham Grieves a Marine Engineer.
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In memory of
Aircraftsman 1st Class Alan Groves, 1484524
who died age 31 on 9th September 1943
Son of George and Louisa Groves. Husband of Violet Groves, Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 9 Col 2 Malta Memorial
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In memory of
L/Sgt. Peter Harkness, 2879689 – Gordon Highlanders – NO 2 Commando – 6 Troop
who died age 26 on 28th March 1942
Son of Peter and Catherine Ann Harkness
Remembered with Honour Panel 1 D 9 Escoublac-La-Baule War Cemetery
Took part in the St Nazaire Raid, 28th March 1942. His best friend L/Sgt Bill Gibson of 6 Troop Commandoes,
in his last letter to his father, written on the 24th March 1942, encapsulated the feelings of those who believed
they would not survive, but were determined nevertheless to see the job through to the end. Writing in the
realization that his words would only be read in the event of his death, he told his Dad that even though they
knew the job was “virtually suicide”, he and his great pal L/Sgt Peter Harkness, realised their sacrifice would be
for a worthwhile cause, he wrote:
“Peter and I will be together, our task is very important and just a wee bit dangerous, but if we can hold Jerry
off it will mean the saving of lives of a lot of our pals. It seems peculiar to be writing this, we’ve just finished
tea and God’s lovely sunshine is streaming through the portholes. We’ve been on deck sunbathing all day.
Peter is very red as I am. It all seems so far removed from the job ahead of us. Spring is in the air and
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everything looks so beautiful. Well Dad, dearest I will close now, don’t be too unhappy, remember what you
always told me, keep you chin up. I’ll have done what chance has made my duty, and I can only hope that by
lying down my life the generations to come might in some way remember us and benefit by what we have
done”.
For fuller details read “The Storming of St Nazaire” by J G Dorrain.
Operation Chariot
In 1942 the threat to shipping in the North Atlantic reached crisis point. Great German ships like the Tirpitz
had nowhere on the Atlantic seaboard for refit or repairs except “Normandie” docks at St Nazaire. Destroy
them and the Tirpitz would be neutralized.
The purpose of the raid was to destroy the docks to stop German ships using it for repairs.
The honour of being first to shape the course for the old entrance quayside fell upon No 4 in the column, this
being Lt Bill Tillie’s ML268. Petty Officer Sam Wallace had been assigned when members of the Weymouth
Base
Staff were added to the force. She carried a party of 7 additions to Newman’s HW Reserve and two parties of 5
briefed to operate up by bridge “M”.
Harry Pennington, with 4 other ranks were directed to blow up the bridge itself, while Lt Morgan Jenkins, plus
4 others from 6 Troop were to provide the cover.
The boat was heavily hit and set ablaze some short way off “Campbelltown’s” stern. Her petrol tank ruptured,
she blew up shortly thereafter, killing half her crew and almost all the Commandoes she carried. Lt Tillie
survived, Lt Pennington and his whole team were killed. Lt Morgan Jenkins, whose only fear was water, was
reported to have said, “Well, I suppose we’re for the drink”, before he was gone and with him all his boys of 6
Troop including Bill Gibson and his pal Peter Harkness. Of the 17 soldiers, only 2 made it to the shore alive.
----------------------------------------------------HARRISON
In memory of
Pte John William Harrison, 3131443 – Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders – 2 Bn
who died age 22 on 10th February 1941
Son of Frederick Charles and Euphemia Harrison of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Col 82 Singapore Memorial
----------------------------------------------------HART
In memory of
Sgt. (Nav) Robert Hart, 1480803
who died age 20 on 27th November 1943
Son of Henry and Sarah Hart of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec Q Grave 258 Newcastle West Road Cemetery
27.11.43 Wellington III BJ 823 – Training
Crew: Sgt J F Burton; Sgt R Hart; Sgt D G James – Lies in Llanelli Cemetery; Sgt L Blunt – Buried Prestwich,
St Margaret’s Churchyard; Sgt E McCarthy.
Took off 04.21 Upper Heyford for high level bombing practice over Preston Cape Ranges. 12 minutes after
setting forth, the Wellington dived and crashed near Culworth, 16 miles south west from centre of
Northampton, exploding on impact.
West Road Cemetery records, Entry 1384: Robert Hart died 27.11.43. Buried 1.12.43. Age 20 years of 204
Ponteland Road. Died Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
Went to school at Cowgate the Rutherford Grammar School.
A Mr J Hart was a Lay Reader at Cowgate and carried on Mission Services at Church there during vacancy for
a Curate.
From Parish Records:
24th February 1945 Norman Harold Wilson Hart a Motor Driver of 204 Ponteland Road, son of Norman H W
Hart, deceased, married May Pickard of 49 Eastern Way a daughter of John Hauxwell Pickard a Brass Sheet
Roller.
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12th June 1949 Baptism of Vivien Mary Hart born 31st May, daughter of Norman (a driver) and Mary Hart of
204 Ponteland Road.
24th November 1952 Baptism of Robin, son of John Robert Powell and Margaret Hume Hart of 66 Netherby
Drive
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In memory of
Sergeant (Nav) Kenneth Stewart Hobkirk, 1091719 – 51 Squadron
who died age 20 on 13th May 1943
Son of Isaac William and Mary Jane Hobkirk of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour GraveE 5 A4 Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
Halifax II – Operation Duisberg
Crew: Sgt W E Jones; Sgt P C W Rich; Sgt K S Hobkirk; Sgt E G Brown; Sgt L Wakenshaw, P.O.W.; Sgt H
Goddard; Sgt P R J Blake.
12-13th May 1943. Took off 23.11 Snaith. Crashed in the target area. Those who died were buried in the
Nordfriedhof at Dusseldorf; though their graves are now in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
----------------------------------------------------HODGSON
In memory ofV
F/Sgt. Harry Hodgson, 997473
who died age 30 on 10th August 1944
Son of George Wilson and Isabella Thomson Hodgson of Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Margaret Potts
Hodgson of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave V111 G17 Florence War Cemetery
----------------------------------------------------HUNTER
In memory of
Louis Hunter, M.N. Apprentice – SS Nailsea Court (Cardiff)
who died age 18 on 10th March 1943
Son of R.E. and Adele Hunter of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Panel 71 Tower Hill Memorial
SS Nailsea. 4,946 gross tons. Steamship. Position 58 degrees 45 'N, 21 degrees 57' N (North Sea). Attacked by
submarine, torpedoed and sunk
----------------------------------------------------IRELAND
In memory of
Able Seaman Leslie Ireland, P/J 628372 – R.N. H.M.M.T.B 13.6.55
who died age 28 on 22nd March 1945
Son of Sidney Robert and Margaret Scott Ireland of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 89 Col 1 Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Motor Torpedo Boat – 655 102 tonnage. Completed January 1943. Sunk by a mine, Quarnero Gulf, NE
Adriatic.
A member of St Peter’s Church, Cowgate, remembered him as a school boy at Cowgate School.
----------------------------------------------------JACQUES
In memory of
Sergeant (Nav) John Charles Jacques, 1380526 – 101 Squadron
who died age 28 on 31st January 1943
Son of Charles Robert and Nellie Jacques of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Husband of Annie May Jacques of
Hasland, Chesterfield.
Remembered with Honour Plot 69 – ROW C – Coll Graves 5 Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery
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Lancaster I – Operation Hamburg
Crew: F/Sgt R P Campbell, R.C.A.F.; Sgt. W E Debeurier; Sgt J C Jacques; Sgt J L E Barden; Sgt. F J
Belanger, R.C.A.F.; Sgt S D Wall; F/Sgt G J Hutchinson, R.C.A.F;
30-31st January 1943.. Took off 00.20 Holme-On-Spalding-Moor. Shot down by Kreigsmarine flak crashing at
RIJK (N Holland) in Haarlemmermeer polder south of Amsterdam, where all are buried in the North East
Cemetery. Sgt Debeurier was a South African from Tarkastad, Cape Province.
From Parish Records:
26th February 1954 Reginald Moore Glaister a Schoolteacher of 5 Wingrove Road, son of Isaac Moore Glaister,
retired and Mary Jacques a Private Secretary of 50 Fenham Hall Drive, daughter of Charles Robert Jacques a
Journalist.
31st October 1969 Death of Nellie Jacques of 8 Ravenside Road.
----------------------------------------------------KENYON
In memory of
Guardsman Walter Kenyon, 2655158 – Coldstream Guards
who died age 27 on 2nd December 1939
Son of Ruth Kenyon and stepson of Fred Stow, Ashby, Scunthorpe.
Remembered with Honour Bottesford (St Peter ad Vincula) Churchyard
From Parish Records:
31st October 1937 Baptism of Malcolm Anthony (born 6th September) son of Walter, Paint Sprayer, and Jean
Irene Kenyon of 9 Queensway.
----------------------------------------------------KING
In memory of
Sergeant A/G Frederick King, 1127538
who died age 26 on 10th February 1942
Son of John N. and Elizabeth King of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 5 Newcastle West Road Crematorium
250 O.T.U Manchester I L7478 – Training Flight
Crew: P/O E R Sirbold, Inj.; Sgt F King
Took off Finningley. Reported to have crashed at around 14.30, some 2 miles north of Bawtry airfield. At the
time the Manchester was making ready to land when a sudden loss of engine power caused the Bomber to
swing violently and fly into the ground. Sgt King, an Air Gunner, was cremated in Newcastle upon Tyne. This
is the second and last Manchester to be destroyed in 25 O.T.U. service.
Crematorium records: 3761. 15 Wingrove Avenue, died Finningley, Doncaster. Death certificate signed by
F/O J E Millar. Funeral arranged by Alfred King. Ashes scattered.
----------------------------------------------------LAING
In memory of
Leasing Airman Hugh Victor Laing, FX 90767 – Royal Navy – H.M.S. Canada
who died age 18 on 1st April 1943
Son of Hugh Victor and Elizabeth Laing of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec G – Range 7 – Grave 6 Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery
Ontario, Canada
The Royal Military College of Canada for the training of Officers, was established at Kingston in June 1876,
but during the War, from summer 1942 onwards, did not operate as a Cadet College. The buildings were used
for a considerable variety of special instruction courses. The Cemetery is owned by the Cataraqui Cemetery
Company and is on the outskirts of the city. It contains war graves of both World Wars. The total 1939-1945
World War burials are 83. After the War a Cross of Sacrifice was erected in the Cemetery in honour of the
Commonwealth Servicemen who rest there.
From Parish Records:
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Born 22nd October 1939 Elizabeth daughter of Hugh Victor (Motor Driver), and Elizabeth Laing of 50
Moorhead.
----------------------------------------------------LAW
In memory of
Corporal Matthew Alexander Law, 2091197 – R.E. 751 – Army Field Coy.
who died age 23 on 21st November 1943
Son of Alexander and Isabella Law of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave XV A6 Sangro River War Cemetery
----------------------------------------------------LEACH
In memory of
Flying Officer Gordon Noble Leach 159456
who died age 23 on 27th May 1944
Son of James and Janet Noble Leach of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Panel 5 Newcastle West Road Crematorium
1654 HCU Stirling III – LX 502 – JF-M – Training
Crew: F/O G N Leach +; Sgt. F T J Nicholls, Inj; Sgt A C Brett, Inj; Sgt G N Wise, Inj; Sgt D C Watson, Inj;
F/S B D Fine R.A.A.F. +; Sgt C D Howes +; Sgt H Ward +.
26-27th May 1944. Took off Wigsley, briefed for a night cross country. All went well for about 4 hours, but
then problems with the starboard engines necessitated both units being shut down. It is then believed that
rudder control was lost and at 02.45 the Stirling crashed at Cliffe Park, Rudyard, a little less than 3 miles, west,
north west from Leek, Staffordshire. At least 3 of the Injured were treated at a hospital in Leek, while those
who died were taken to various UK cemeteries. Following their recovery and return to duty, 3 were destined to
lose their lives on bombing operations.
First Sgt Wise who died flying with 50 Squadron, then Sgt Brett, serving with 57 Squadron, and last Sgt
Nicholls who failed to return from Karlsruhe on 2-3rd February 1945, while operating with 189 Squadron.
West Road Crematorium records 6447: 115 Moorside N, died at Wigsley, Newark, Notts. Death due to war
operations. Certificate signed by T H Ratcliffe, Registrar, Leek. Ashes scattered. Funeral arranged by James
Leach
----------------------------------------------------McNEIL
In memory of
Sergeant Ronald McNeil, 1038439 – 158 Squadron
who died age ? on 21st October 1943
Remembered with Honour Panel 158 Runnymede Memorial
158 Squadron February 1942 reformed at Driffield. Bomber Squadron in No 4 Group, took part in major raids
on Naval and industrial targets as well as playing part in mine laying campaign.
Vickers Wellington Medium Bombers in 1942 converted to Handley Page Halifax Heavy Bombers in summer
1942.
----------------------------------------------------MEIKLE
In memory of
Sergeant W/Op Robert Meikle, 938736 – R.A.V.R.
who died age 23 on 26th November 1940
Son of David Fraser and Jane Isabella (nee Lumsden) Meikle, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave G 10 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
15178
Cemetery records: Buried 4th December 1940. Died Foxley, Norfolk.
Father David F Meikle Sawyer of 122 Tamworth Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Robert born 4.8.17 - Pupil Dame Allen School 17.9.29 - 20.12.34
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Exempt from all fees. Durham SC July 1934. Passed with credits in RE, E, M, C, with P and Art.
Clerk with Vacuum Oil Company and then with LNER.
----------------------------------------------------NICHOLSON
In memory of
L/Bombardier Kenneth Nicholson 844987 – R.A. 72 Field Regiment
who died age 26 on 8th March 1942
Son of Ralph Mountford and Florence Nicholson of Newcastle upon Tyne
Remembered with Honour Col 33 Alamein Memorial
Kenneth was a pupil at Dame Allen’s School 7.9.1928 - 8.4.1932. Educated at Wingrove Elementary School.
Born 15.1.1916. "Joined firm of mens’ outfitters"
Ralph M Nicholson, his father was a Wholesale Draper and lived at 142 Wingrove Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.
From Parish Records:
27th April 1946 Robert James a Salesman of Normount Road, son of Thomas Foster James a Hairdresser,
married Florence Nicholson of 219 Wingrove Road, daughter of Ralph Mountford Nicholson, a Buyer.
----------------------------------------------------OLD
In memory of
Driver Thomas Old, T/169132 – Royal Army Service Corps
who died age 23 on 20th November 1940
Son of Thomas and Mary Old of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec R – Grave 824 Newcastle West Road Cemetery
From Parish Records:
10th August 1940 Thomas William Hall a Joiner of Hugh Street, Benwell, son of Alfred George Hall, a Joiner
married Margaret Old of 22 Whitethorn Crescent, Cowgate, daughter of Thomas Old and Instructor.
18th May 1950 Death of Mary Ann Old of Cowgate.
----------------------------------------------------PARMLEY
In memory of
Corporal Thomas Parmley, T/242443 – R.A.S.C.
who died age 39 on 28th September 1945
Son of William and Catherine Gardner Parmley. Husband of Alice Parmley of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave III A 6 Bologna War Cemetery, Italy.
From Parish Records:
Born 6th March 1939. Baptised 29th March 1939. Judith daughter of Thomas, a Commercial Traveller and
Alice Parmley of 18 Friarside Road.
----------------------------------------------------PAUL
In memory of
Gunner Leslie Harle Paul, 1128300 – R.A. – 92 Field Regiment
who died age 40 on 13th July 1943
Son of Eli Robert and Emily Paul of Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Lily Evelyn Paul of Newcastle upon
Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 1 H 16 Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily
From Parish Records:
19th October 1940 Robert Charles Paul an Accountant of 63 Bolbec Road, son of Eli Robert Paul, a Traveller
married Mary Graham of High View, North Wallsend, daughter of John Graham, Engineer.
Golden Wedding 1951
Mr and Mrs E Paul married at St Stephen’s Church, Newcastle, and for over 30 years before 1938 Mr Paul was
Church Warden at St Cuthbert’s Church. Since moving to Fenham their Church Service was transferred to St
James and St Basil’s Church.
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14th February 1961 Death of Eli Robert Paul aged 84 years.
----------------------------------------------------REAY
In memory of
Gunner Donald Eric Reay, R.A. 124 Field Regiment
who died age 24 on 28th July 1942
Son of Edward Edmondson and Mary Eileen Reay of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave XXI D6 El. Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
----------------------------------------------------REDMAN
In memory of
Flight/Lt. John Redman, - 41952
who died age 27 on 20th April 1943
Son of Canon Sam and Mrs. Louisa Dorothea Redman (Vicar of St. James and St. Basil Church).
Remembered with Honour Col 423 Singapore Memorial
From Parish Records:
John was the eldest son of Canon Sam and Mrs Louisa Redman, he had a brother Donald and two sisters,
Alison and Pat.
29th October 1940 John, son of Sam Redman, Clerk in Holy Orders, married Catherine Audrey Kelly only
daughter of the late Dr Davidson Kelly.
Note in Church Magazine – November 1940
An unusual feature was provided by a friend of the bridegroom who flew over to attend the wedding, but found
that he was delayed and would arrive too late. So he flew over the Church and gave the Air Force Salute with
his plane.
Church Magazine – August 1975
At the Garden Fete on the 6th June visitors included Donald Redman from Rhodesia and Anne Hunter the
grandchildren of the late Canon and Mrs Redman.
From Parish Records
26th October 1940 Marriage Entry. John Redman 25, Pilot Officer R.A.F. of St James and St Basil’s Vicarage.
Father: Sam Redman, Clerk in Holy Order. and Catherine Audrey Kelly 24, of Banrey Royd, Kenton Road.
Father; Andrew Davidson Kelly, Doctor of Medicine.
1st July 1947 William Robertson Hunter 32, Company Director of 8 St Bride’s Road, Glasgow, son of William
Robertson Hunter, deceased.
Alison Mary Redman 26, daughter of Sam Redman, Clerk in Holy Orders.
----------------------------------------------------ROBSON
In memory of
Sergeant Eric Robson, 1553859 – 467 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron
who died age 21 on 4th September 1943
Son of Robert Henry and Winifred Robson of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 163 Runnymede Memorial
Lancaster III - Operation Berlin
Crew: F/O R V Turner; Sgt J A Stewart; Sgt I D Jennings, R.C.A.F.; Sgt E Robson; Sgt D B Richardson; Sgt L
A Price; Sgt W C McCartney.
3-4th September 1943. Took off 1957 Bottesford. Crashed near Döberitz where all were buried on the 4th
September. 4 now lie in Berlin 1939-45 War Cemetery and 3 are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
24 were shot down on this raid, despite being an all Lancaster force, losses amounted to 7.5%
From Parish Records
7th July 1947:James Kemp Thompson 34, Butcher of 26 Woodburn Avenue, son of Charles Thompson, Master
Butcher and Mary Patterson Robson 31, of 49 Moorhead, daughter of Robert Robson, deceased.
28th March 1949: Sidney Yeoman 31, Clerk of Sackville Road, Heaton. Father Elias Train Knox Yeoman,
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deceased and Elsie Robson 27, Clerk of 49 Moorhead. Father Robert Robson, deceased.
----------------------------------------------------RUDLING
In memory of
Able Seaman William G. Rudling, P/J 114472 – Royal Navy – H.M.S. Mohawk
who died age 31 on 16th April 1941
Remembered with Honour Panel 49 Col 12 Portsmouth Naval Memorial
H.M.S. Mohawk. Completed 7 September 1938. 1,870 Tonnage. Destroyer.
Torpedoed by destroyer East of Tunisia. Sunk by own forces 16 April 1941.
----------------------------------------------------RUTHERFORD
In memory of
Pilot Officer Charles Dobson Rutherford, 106124 – R.A.V.R.
who died age 26 on 22nd May 1942
No parents listed.
Remembered with Honour Panel 7 Newcastle upon Tyne West Road Crematorium
4059
Crematorium Records: 2 Matfen Place, Died South Gerney, Glos. Death registered R C Walch, Glos.
Funeral arranged by William R Rutherford. Ashes scattered.
----------------------------------------------------SCAIFE
In memory of
Lewis Thomas Lambert Scaife, M.N. Chief Engineering Officer – S.S. Templeyard
who died age 66 on 19th November 1942
Son of George and Jane Scaife. Husband of Louisa May Scaife of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 16 Tower Hill Memorial
----------------------------------------------------SCOTT
In memory of
Sergeant W.Op / Air Gunner Ernest Scott, 992598
who died age 24 on 20th February 1942
Son of William Martin and Wilhelmina Pringle Scott of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec C – Grave 65 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
17 OTU Blenheim IV Z5899 – Training
Crew: Sgt W T Kyle, R.C.A.F.; Sgt L S de Lisser; Sgt E Scott.
Took off Upwood for a low level (between 500-600 feet) navigation exercise; base – Gillingham – Stratfordupon-Avon – Hungeford – Coltesmore – base.
While flying on the second leg, the crew strayed 15 miles off track, and at 10.28 the starboard wingtip was
sliced off by a barrage balloon cable in the Birmingham defensive area. Out of control, the Blenheim smashed
into the group. Sgt Kyle R.C.A.F. and his Jamaican observer Sgt de Lisser of St Andrews rest in Sutton
Coldfield while Sgt Scott lies in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Nicholas Cemetery.
Cemetery register 15549 Buried 25th February 1942. Place of death West Bromwich
From Parish Records:
19th February 1944 John Cleghorn Gnr R.A. of 104 Fouracres Road, Cowgate. Father Thomas, deceased, mrd.
Gladys Scott of 44 Royal Crescent daughter of William Martin Scott, deceased.
Henry George married Mary Jane Scott daughter of William Martin Scott, a cartman of 7 Greenhill View
----------------------------------------------------SHORT
In memory of
Gunner Robert Nicholas Short, 318776 – 274 – Northumberland Hussars Bty – 25 LT A.A. Regiment
who died age 23 on 28th June 1942
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Son of Arthur Hough Short and Jane Ethel Short of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Col.38 Alamein Memorial
From Parish registers:
2nd August 1952 Fred Pickering a Civil Servant of Friarside Road. Father Fred Pickering, deceased.
Hazel Elsie Short a Typist of 43 Newminster Road. Father Arthur Hough Short, Director
----------------------------------------------------SHOTTON
In memory of
Eileen Shotton, 32681 – W.R.N..S – H.M.S. Jackdaw
who died age 22 on 8th August 1942
Daughter of john Edward and Alice Maud Shotton, of Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Sec 0 – Grave 19 St. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
15671
Cemetery Register: Buried 13th August 1942. Died Perth, Scotland
From Parish registers:
7th May 1939 Baptism of Nora, daughter of John Edward, Plumber and Nora Shotton of 26 Fouracres Road.
28th September 1946 James David McLellan, R.N. of 50 Barone Street, Perth. Father Herbert McLellan,
Locomotive Fireman and Alice Maud Shotton of 26 Fouracres Road, daughter of John Edward Shotton,
Plumber.
----------------------------------------------------STEWART
In memory of
Gunner John Stewart, 851641 – 1 Field Regiment
who died age 27 on 25th November 1941
Son of Cuthbert and Mary Ann Stewart of Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 6 A4 Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery
----------------------------------------------------STUBBS
In memory of
A.C. 1st Class Sidney Miller Stubbs, 1312076
who died age 35 on 19th June 1943
Son of Herbert Percy and Edith Stubbs of Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Mollie Stubbs, Newcastle upon
Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 5316 Selby Cemetery
From Parish Records:
Baptism 12th February 1916 Born 14th January. Eileen Monica daughter of Herbert Percy and Edith Stubbs of
44 Cherryburn Gardens. Father Commercial Traveller.
Baptism 18th October 1919 Born 20th September. Joyce Myrtle daughter of Herbert Percy, Commercial
Traveller and Edith Stubbs
27th August 1960. Death of Edith Stubbs, aged 78 years.
----------------------------------------------------TELFORD
In memory of
Warrant Officer Lancelot Cyril Telford (Pilot), 754108 – 278 Squadron
who died age 27 on 4th April 1943
Son of Lancelot and Anna (nee Dodds) Telford of 4 Nuns Moor Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of
Gladys Mary (nee Stobbs) Telford of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Section Grave 8 S. Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne
Cemetery Records 15906 Cremated ashes buried 5th June 1943. Home address, 7 Sidney Grove
On an air sea rescue mission, Cyril’s plane was shot down over the Wash. Cyril’s body was later washed up at
Wells Next to the Sea
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Cyril had a son Roland who married Ann and they had two sons, Richard and David (married to Isabella)
Gladys his wife married William Tate who has now died. Gladys aged 90 years, lives in Carlisle. Roland died
in the 1980’s and his wife remarried.
From Parish Records:
Baptism 7th December 1941 Born 14th October, Norman Roland son of Lancelot Cyril and Gladys Telford of 4
Nuns Moor Crescent. Father Sgt Pilot R.A.F.
14th April 1978 Lancelot Telford died age 88 years. Buried with his son’s ashes in the same grave in St.
Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne. (C.W.G.C. Headstone no longer there).
----------------------------------------------------TUNSTALL
In memory of
Sapper John Thomas Tunstall, 2091127 – R.E. 505 Field Coy.
who died age 28 on 11th May 1942
Son of John Thomas and Lena Tunstall, Newcastle upon Tyne. Husband of Hannah Jane Tunstall of
Cullercoats.
Remembered with Honour Grave 3F 25 Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acoma
From Parish Records:
Baptism 19th June 1932 Born 2nd June, Lena Jane Tunstall, daughter of Hannah Tunstall of
91 Chestnut Avenue.
3rd August 1940 John Thomas Tunstall 26, a Mason, of 91 Chestnut Avenue. Father
John Thomas Tunstall a Labourer and Hannah Jane Hymers of 81 Chestnut Avenue. Father John Hymers a
Gardener.
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In memory of
Sergeant W.Op / Air Gunner Stanley Walker, 658405
who died age 23 on 29th January 1944
Remembered with Honour Panel 8 West Road Crematorium
1660 HCU Stirling III EP 246-C Training
Crew:F/O J M Greig, D.F.C.; P/O V F Dickinson; Sgt A Spence; Sgt G J Williams; F/O E P Neary; Sgt S
Walker; Sgt D L Helsby; F/S J P Hayden, R.A.A.F.
Took off Swinderby briefed for a combined Bullseye and searchlight cooperation exercise. At around 22.00 the
Stirling dived into the Humber, not far from N Killingholme on the Lincolnshire bank of the river. It is
suggested that the Pilot may have been dazzled by the searchlights, where upon he took violent evasive action
and in doing so, lost control. 4 including the staff pilot instructor (F/O Grieg). (F/O Grieg had flown with 57
Squadron) have no known graves, and four were taken to their home towns for interment.
In 1975, Bryce Gomersall writes, part of the flap measuring 11 foot by 6 foot was found about a thousand yards
from the main crash area.
Cemetery records 5983 Braystones, Darras Road, Ponteland, Stanley Walker, unmarried.
Died Whilston. Death registered F Thompson, Registrar, Barton-on-Humber. Death due to war operations.
Funeral arranged by Arthur Walker.
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In memory of
Sergeant William Ruddock Welch, 754071 – 99 Squadron
who died age ? on 26th June 1941
Remembered with Honour Panel 54 Runnymede Memorial
His parents are not listed by C.W.G.C.
He was the son of Marion and Stanley R. Welch
Wellington 1c 372 LN – Operation Bremen
Crew: Sgt J B Hancock; Sgt W R Welch; P/O S R Andrews, D.F.M.; Sgt R S Peck; Sgt W M Melville; Sgt A
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25-26th June 1941. Took off Waterbeach 23.38 Lost without trace. All commemorated on Runnymede
Memorial. Both Melvilles were of Scottish ancestry. William had crashed earlier but bailed out successfully –
member of Catapillar Club.
From Parish Records: Born 28th December 1920. Stanley, son of Stanley Robert (Draughtsman) and Marion
Welch of 212 Wingrove Avenue,
Baptism 30th January 1921. Born 28th December 1920. Stanley, son of Stanley Robert and Marion Welch of
212 Wingrove Avenue.
Baptism 27th July 1930. Born 14th June 1930. Geoffrey, son of Stanley R and Marion Welch.
6th June 1949. Stanley Welch, 28 Shipbroker of 48 Brighton Grove. Father Stanley Robert Welch a
Draughtsman and Lillian Brankson 27, a Clerk of 41 Woodburn Avenue. Father Frederick Brankston a
Butcher.
18th June 1949. Mrs Marion Welch died, she has lifelong connection with the Parish going back to the days of
S. Monicas.
----------------------------------------------------WEST
In memory of
Sergeant Cecil Reginald West, 1502402 – 199 Squadron
who died age ? on 12th March 1944
Son of Cecil Frederick and Rachel Maud West of Newcastle upon Tyne, Plot Square
Remembered with Honour D Row 6 – Coll Grave 2 Naujac-Sur-Mer Communal Cemetery
Sterling III LJ 480 – EX-S – Operation Gardening
Crew: F/S K F Allen, R.A.A.F.; Sgt. A Tym; F/S T G D Mills, R.A.A.F.; Sgt C R West; Sgt W N Ebsworth;
Sgt J Clark; Sgt R H Cantwell.
11-12th March 1944. Took off 19.11 Lakenheath for operations off the SW Coast of France. Crashed near
Lake Hourtin at Naujac-Sur-Mer (Gironde) and roughly midway between Lesparre and Hourtin. All are buried
alongside a Seaman from H.M.C.S. Fraser, sunk on 25 June 1940, in Naujac-Sur-Mer Cemetery.
In civilian life F/S Mills, R.A.A.F. was an Analytical Chemist.
From Parish Records:
Baptism 29th March 1924. Born 11th February 1924. Kenneth Frederick, son of Cecil F a Film Manager and
Rachel M West of 29 Milvain Avenue.
16th February 1965 Cecil F West died aged 71 years of 282 Wingrove Road.
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In memory of
Pilot Officer (Flight Engineer) Samuel Leslie Whillis 144619 – 617 Squadron
who died age 31 on 16th May 1943
Son of Charles and Edith Whillis. Husband of Gladys Winifred Whillis, of Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Grave 5 – C6 Reichswald Forest Cemetery
Lancaster III ED927 AJ-E Operation Chastise
Crew: F/L R N G Barlow, D.F.C R.A.A.F.; P/O S L Whillis; F/O P S Burgess; P/O A Gillespie, D.F.M.; F/O C
R Williams, D.F.C. R.A.A.F.; F.O H S Glinz, R.C.A.F.; Sgt. J R G Liddell
16-17th May 1943
Took off 21.28 Samoton and headed for the Sorpe Dam. Crashed 23.50 after colliding with high tension cables
at Haldern, 4 Km E.N.E. of Rees.
Taken to the Nordfriedhof at Düsselforf, their graves are now in the Reichswald Forest Cemetery. All had
previously flown with 61 Squadron; their awards, in descending order of crew, being published on 14th May
1943 and 20th July 1945. Sgt Liddell was 18, and must have concealed his true age when he enlisted on 31st
May 1941. He was the youngest fatality from this operation.
The upkeep weapon from this Lancaster was captured intact.
In 1993, Eric Fry wrote an account of F/O Williams, R.A.A.F service under the title “An Airman Far Away”.
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The Dambusters Raid.
19 Aircraft set off to bomb the dams of the Ruhr Valley. Two had to turn back because of problems.
17 continued on the mission. 9 aircraft did not return.
The Pilot was responsible for the line, the Navigator for the height, the air bomber for the range and the flight
engineer for the speed. All flew from Scampton and were led by Wing.Commander Guy Gibson, V.C. D.S.O.
D.F.C.
Pilot Officer Whillis’ Lancaster took off at 21.28 for the Sorpe Dam, the Pilot was an Australian, F/Lt R N G
Barlow, D.F.C. R.A.A.F. They crashed at 23.50 after colliding with high tension cables at Haldern, 4Km
E.N.E. of Rees.
From Parish Records:
5th July 1941 Marriage: Samuel Leslie Whillis 29, R.A.F. of 262 Wingrove Road. Father Charles Whillis,
Traveller and Gladys Winifred Cooper 24, of 44 Auburn Gardens. Father Ernest Benjamin Cooper, a Traveller.
22nd January 1942 Marriage: John Short Willis 31, LAC R.A.F. of 262 Wingrove Road. Father Charles Willis,
Agent and Eileen* Monica Stubbs 26, of 49 Simonburn Avenue. Father Herbert Perry Stubbs, Drapers Buyer.
1st August 1948 Baptism. Born 4th July Michael Leslie son of John Short and Eileen* Monica Willis of 262
Win grove Road. Father Ticket Agent.
*Eileen Monica Stubbs was sister of A.C. 1st Class Sidney Miller Stubbs who is also on “The Roll of Honour”.
After the War, Gladys Winifred Willis married Arthur Ramsay Gilmore, a Schoolmaster on 9th September
1950, their son David Ernest Gilmore was born, they lived at 15 Bourne Avenue.
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In memory of
Stephen Wood – M.N. – Chief officer – S.S. Sheaf Mead (Newcastle upon Tyne)
who died age 45 on 27th May 1940
Son of Robert and Elizabeth Wood. Husband of Eva Wood, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Remembered with Honour Panel 95 Tower Hill Memorial
S.S. Sheaf Mead. 5,008 Gross Tons. Steamship. 43 degrees 48' N. 12 degrees 32' W (Mediterranean Sea).
Attacked by a submarine and torpedoed, sinking the vessel.
From Parish Records:
Baptism 15th May 1938. Born 8th April 1938. Shirley daughter of Stephen (Master Mariner) and Eva Wood of
45 Friarside Road.
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