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JARROW

Connolly, J.P., O/Smn., 1919

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

Ordinary Seaman.
J.P. Connolly. MMR
Mercantile Marine Reserve /907559.
H. M. Tug "Stobo Castle".
26th February 1919 age 20.

Also Joseph Connolly
killed Dec. 30th 1916 age 42
dearly beloved husband
of Catherine Connolly.

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

Joseph Patrick Connolly born Jarrow. Son of Catherine Connolly (nee Lydon)

On his headstone it refers to Joseph Connolly husband of Catherine being killed.

Death recorded BMD Deaths Mar 1919. Joseph Connolly age 20 E. Stonehouse 5b 531.

He is remembered in Jarrow on J2.10 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Ordinary Seaman Connolly

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