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FERRYHILL

Stephenson, T., Gdsm., 1944

Thomas Stephenson

Ranville War Cemetery

In Ranville War Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 2734769 Guardsman Thomas Stephenson, serving with the Welsh Guards, who died 25/7/1944.

Thomas Stephenson was the son of Fred and Elizabeth Annie nee Johnson born in 1920 at Ferryhill. His siblings included Maggie, Freda, Lily born 1917, Joan born 1922, Arthur born 1924, John William born 1926 and Joseph born 1928.

Fred Stephenson was a Colliery Engine man and the family in 1939 lived at 23 Lightfoot Terrace, Dean Bank, Ferryhill.

Joe Stephenson Tom's brother has kindly allowed NEWMP access to his brother's papers. Joe spent many years researching Tom's story and you can read That Fateful Day at IFS below.

Thomas Stephenson is remembered at Ferryhill on F38.05, F38.07, F38.11 and F38.12


The CWGC entry for Guardsman Stephenson

That Fateful Day at IFS

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk