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Chambers, A., Bdr., 1942

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

1511576 Bombardier
A. Chambers
64th Anti-Tank Regiment R.A.
Q.O.R. Glasgow Yeomanry
9th August 1942, age 24.

Albert was born in Loftus, Saltburn, Yorkshire, but lived in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was the son of David Henry and Mary Ann, and husband of Annie, living in Benwell.

His attestation for the Royal Artillery was in 1938.

He was accidentally killed and is listed on the Army Roll of Honour 1939-45.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Bombardier Chambers

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