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Germaine family, civilians, 1942

Photo: James Pasby

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Tynemouth Borough Council headstone:

In memory of
Robert Germaine
Aged 56 years
Ivy Germaine
Aged 10 years
Edwin Germaine
Aged 6 years
Ethel Germaine
Aged 4 years
Who died as the result
Of enemy action
4th May 1941
Peace perfect peace

There is a final "e" on the surname on the headstone which is not on the CWGC record.

The Wilkinson Factory air raid
The CWGC entry for Robert Germain
The CWGC entry for Ivy Germain
The CWGC entry for Edwin Germain
The CWGC entry for Ethel Germain

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