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Nelson, J., Seaman, 1941

Photo: James Pasby

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

James Nelson
Seaman RNR D.7543.C
H.M.S. City of Durban
20th September 1941 Age 30

On whose soul
Sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
His loving wife Annie
Daughters and sons.

He is remembered in Percy Main on P22.02 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Seaman Nelson

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

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