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LEMINGTON

Bird, A.H., Sgt., 1945

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Lemington Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 535119 Sergeant Alfred Henry Bird, serving with the Royal Air Force who died 17/11/1945.

The headstone which is designed like an open book reads:

Left hand side:
In loving memory of
Eleanor May
dearly loved wife of
James Bainbridge
of Throckley
died July 22nd 1942
aged 51 years
Also James, beloved husband of
Helena May
Died July 4th 1967
aged 78 years.

Right hand side:
Alfred Henry
Bird, Sgt., R.A.F.
beloved husband of
Bertha Bird
died Nov. 17th 1915aged 31 years.

Safe into the Haven.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Bird

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