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PRESTON

Taws, A., A/Smn., 1942

Photo: James Pasby

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

A. Taws
Able Seaman. RN. C/JX.223616
S.S. “Robert W. Pomeroy”
1st April 1942 age 25

Remembered
to the end of time
his courage, his smile,
and his hand in mine.

The headstone gives his ship as “Robert W. Pomeroy” but the CWGC entry says “H.M.S. President III”

He is remembered in our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Able Seaman Taws

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