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GATESHEAD

Little, C.A., Sgt., 1942

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 1061247 Sergeant (Wireless Op./Air Gunner) Christopher Alexander Little serving with the 86 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 18/02/1942.

The headstone reads:-

In
loving memory of
Irene
darling daughter of
John W. & Annie Little
who fell asleep September 3rd 1934
aged 13 years.
Also Christopher A.,
husband of Thurza Little
only son of the above
killed in R.A.F. Feby. 18th 1942 aged 26 years.
Also Annie Little mother of the above
died 5th February 1973 aged 79 years.
John W. Little dear husband of the above
died 24th Feb. 1983 aged 88 years

86 Squadron was attached to Coastal Command.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Little

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