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Gair, J.W., Master, 1939

Photo: Dorothy Hall

On Tower Hill memorial is the name of Master James William Gair serving with S.S. Royal Sceptre (Newcastle-on-Tyne) Merchant Navy who died 05/09/1939.

In the churchyard is a family headstone which reads:-

Sacred to the
Esteemed Memory
of
James Gair
Master Mariner
Died Feb. 19th 1927
in his 64th year

Also his wife
Helen
died Aug 24th 1951
aged 84 years
Also their son
James William
Died at sea
through enemy
action
Sept. 5th 1939

James William Gair is remembered at Alnwick on A11.01 and on our List of Ships’ crews


S.S. Royal Sceptre
The CWGC entry for Master Gair

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