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GATESHEAD

Watson, J.W., Stkr.P.O., 1944

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead East Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

J.W. Watson
Stoker Petty Officer, R.N.
P/KX.94523
H.M.S. “Stevenstone”
30th November 1944 age 25

Resting
Where no shadows fall
In peace he awaits us all
Till we meet again

H.M.S. Stevenstone was hit by a mine on November 30th 1944. The vessel itself was finally scrapped in 1959.

John William Watson is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


H.M.S. Stevenstone
The CWGC entry for Petty Officer Stoker Watson

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

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