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Hultquist, E.T., AC1, 1942

Photo: James Pasby

On Singapore Memorial is the name of 1075828 Aircraftman 1st Class Ernest Theodore Hultquist serving with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 14/02/1942.

Son of Ernest Theodore and Isabella Hultquist; husband of Evelyn Hultquist, of Staindrop, Co. Durham.

In Brandon (Meadowfield) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

In proud and loving memory
of our dear son
Ernest Hultquist R.A.F.
who gave his life for his
country at Singapore
13th Feb. 1944

At the going down of the
sun and in the morning
We will remember

Ernest Hultquist is remembered at Durham on D47.051 and D47.054

Is the symbol on the headstone the Boy Scout's tracking sign for 'Gone Home'?


The CWGC entry for Aircraftman 1st Class Hultquist

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