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Wolfendale, R.E.S., Stkr., 1940

Photo : Brian Chandler

In Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

R.E.S. Wolfendale
Stoker 1st Class R.N.
P/K. 57984
H.M.S. "Penelope"
23rd January 1940

The H.M.S. Penelope was sunk in 1944, so Stoker Wolfendale died from a different cause.

Richard E.S. Wolfendale is remembered at Hirst on H62.02 and H62.04 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Stoker Wolfendale

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

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