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GATESHEAD

Mitchinson, J.W., Cpl., 1944

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 14233301 Corporal John William Mitchinson serving with the 21 Advanced Base Workshop Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers who died 16/03/1944.

The headstone reads:-

Sacred to the memory of
my dear husband
John Mitchinson
who entered into rest February 3rd 1938
Aged 76 years.
Mary Ellen, dearly beloved wife of the above
entered into rest April 26th 1949 aged 76 years.
John William, Cpl., R.E.M.E. husband of Lillian,
and beloved son of the above
who died on active service March 16th 1944 aged 33 years


The CWGC entry for Corporal Mitchinson

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