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Sample, A.E., Gnr., 1942

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Ashington (Holy Sepulchre) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 4274746 Gunner Albert Edward Sample serving with the Royal Artiller who died 21/07/1942.

The headstone reads:

In loving memory of
Albert Edward Sample
The beloved son of
James and Minnie Sample who died
May 21st 1942 aged 23 years.

God shall clasp the broken chain
Stronger when we meet again

He is remembered in Ashington on A17.43


The CWGC entry for Gunner Sample

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

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