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Wilson, R.G., P.O. Stkr., 1942
On Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, is the name of P/KX 78919 Petty Officer Stoker Robert Gilmour Wilson serving with the Royal Navy on H.M.S. Marne who died 25/08/1942.

Son of Samuel and Martha Wilson; husband of Hannah Wilson, of Pelton, Co. Durham.

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle 25/08/1944 carries:-

Wilson (Pelton). In loving memory of Bob. P.O. R.N., killed on active service. Aug. 25. 1942. Always remembered by Ettie and John.

Wilson (Pelton). In loving memory of my dear brother Robert, killed by enemy action. Aug 25. 1942. Always remembered by his sister Lizzie and brother-in-law Ken. PO.W.

Wilson (64. Hylton Tce.. Pelton). In loving memory of my dear husband Robert G. Wilson, S.P.0., Navy killed by enemy action. Aug. 25th 1942. Will always remembered by his wife and daughter. Worthy of everlasting remembrance.

Robert Gilmour Wilson is remembered at Pelton on P26.10


The CWGC entry for Petty Officer Stoker Wilson

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