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Thompson, R.S., Craftsman, 1946

Photo : Brian Chandler

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

5573851 Craftsman
R.S. Thompson
R.E.M.E.
28th September 1946, age 27.

The heavenly gates opened
a gentle voice said “come”.
Treasured memories.
Wife Janet and son Bobby.

Robert Stanley was born in 1919, the son of Robert and Esther of West Benwell. He was the husband of Janet (nee Green) whom he married in the second quarter of 1942 at Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Craftsman Thompson

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