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Snowdon, J.J., Gnr., 1944

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

14384541 Gunner
J.J. Snowdon
Royal Artillery
21st February 1944, age 18.

Youngest son
of Robert and Mary Snowdon
death divides
but memories cling.

There is also a stone vase in front of the headstone which bears his name.

John James was born at Newcastle upon Tyne in 1926, the son of Robert and Mary.

He enlisted with the 418/140th Heavy A.A. Regiment and died as the result of an accident.

James is listed on the Army Roll of Honour.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Gunner Snowdon

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