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WALLSEND

Pearce, T.W., Sgt., 1942

Photo Brian Chandler

In Wallsend (Holy Cross) cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 4258616 Serjeant William Pearce serving with the Royal Artillery who died 02/04/1942.

The family headstone reads:

In
Loving memory of
My dear husband
Sergeant,
T.W. Pearce
Died April 2nd 1942
Aged 47 years.
Also his dear son
William
Died Aug. 21st 1973
Aged 54 years.
Also his dear wife
Margaret
(The rest is hidden under foliage).

His name does not appear on any memorial.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Pearce

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