Photo: Vin Mullen

In loving memory of
George
The dearly beloved son of
Hector & Mary Ward
Who died June 16th 1915
From Injuries received at Palmers
Engine Works during an enemy air
Raid (European War) on June 15th 1915
Aged 18 years 3 months
Also the above
Mary Ward
Who died January 9th 1925
Aged 56 years

Royal Victoria Infirmary Coroners report Number 285, 17th June 1915.

"George Ward, aged 18 years Apprentice Turner. 1 Church Street, Jarrow. Found dead on arrival at Royal Victoria Infirmary 2.35am 16th.

Deceased was found dead on arrival at Royal Victoria Infirmary having died from injuries received by the explosion of bombs dropped from an enemy air craft into Palmers Engine Works, Jarrow the previous night."

For full details of the bombing incident at Jarrow.

Additional research: James Pasby

He is remembered at Jarrow on J2.08