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GATESHEAD

Wilson, W., Stkr., 1944

Photo: Geordie at War Project

Photo: Dorothy Hall

In St.John's Churchyard, Gateshead Fell is the Commonwealth War Grave of :

W. Wilson
Stoker 1st Class. R.N.
P/KX 151242
H.M.S. "Victory"
27th January 1944 age 23

God's greatest gift
Remembrance

Also in the same churchyard is a family headstone which reads:

In loving
memory of
William Wilson
1st Class Stoker
R.N.
only beloved son of
Mrs. E. Wilson
accidentally killed on
active service
Jan. 27 1944
aged 23 years
At rest.

He is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Stoker Wilson

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