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Craig, W., Spr., 1941

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

1886038 Sapper
W. Craig
Royal Engineers
21st February 1941, age 21.

Till the day break
and the shadows flee away.

William was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, the son of Alfred and Ethel. He served with the 8th Bomb Disposal Coy. and is commemorated on the Army Roll of Honour, 1939-45.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

The name of William Craig does not appear on a local war memorial.


The CWGC entry for Sapper Craig

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