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Jacobson, J.K., Stkr., 1944

Photo: James Pasby

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

J K Jacobson
Stoker 2nd Class RN
C/KX 172153
HMS “Manatee”
3rd January 1944 Age 17

Sacred Heart Of Jesus
I Place All My Trust In Thee
Please Have Mercy
RIP

There is also a stone flower holder which is inscribed:

J.K.
Jacobson
Loft...?
1926-1944
from his shipmates
At Hayling Island.

John Kenneth Jacobson is remembered in Gosforth on G9.17 and on our List of Ships’ crews


H.M.S. Manatee
The CWGC entry Stoker Jacobson

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