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Rushton, A., Sgt., 1942

Photo: James Pasby

In Ryton Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 1053538 Sergeant Alan Rushton serving with the 78 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 07/05/1942.

Son of William and Violet Rushton of Crawcrook.

The headstone reads:-

Treasured memories of
Sergeant Alan Rushton R.A.F.V.R. WO AG
dearly loved only son of
William & Violet Rushton
died May 7th 1942 aged 21 years

Alan Rushton is remembered at Crawcrook on C97.03 and C97.05, at Rowlands Gill on R46.07 and at Ryton on R33.01


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Rushton

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

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