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Craddock, E., Pte., 1943

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

4278704 Private
E. Craddock
Pioneer Corps
7th January 1943, age 34.

Ernest was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, the son of Thomas Albert and the late Norah of 2 Crown Street. He died as the result of an accident and his obituary appeared in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Saturday, 09/01/1943, stating that he was to be interred at Elswick at 2.15pm in a private service on the following Monday.

He is listed on the Army Roll of Honour, 1939-45.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

The name of Ernest Craddock does not appear on a local war memorial.


The CWGC entry for Private Craddock

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