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Sinclair, J.T., 2nd Mate, 1915

Photo: Geordie at War Project

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Second Mate John Thomas Sinclair, serving with the Mercantile Marine who died 12/08/1915.

In Gatehead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone for Sinclair which reads:

In loving memory of
John Thomas
dearly beloved son of
W. & S.H. Sinclair
who was mined in the North Sea
Aug. 12th 1915 Aged 22 years
Henrietta Ethel
their daughter
who died Nov. 16th 1901
aged 6 years.
Mary Ellen
their daughter
who died Nov. 20th 1916
aged 10 years.
William Andrew
Son of the above
Who died Oct. 23rd 1921
Aged 17 years
John Sinclair,
Son of M. & M. Gillies
and
(the rest has not been photographed).

John Thomas Sinclair is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


S.S. Jacona
The CWGC entry for 2nd Mate Sinclair

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