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Alderson, J., Fireman, 1940

Photo: Brian Chandler

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Fireman John Alderson, serving with the Merchant Navy who died 15/07/1940.

In Preston Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

Treasured memories
of a dear husband
and father
John Alderson
15th July 1940
aged 48 years
also Edith dearly
beloved wife of the above
died 2nd Jan. 1964
aged 65 years

also William his father
died 2nd Jan. 1949
aged 78 years.

He is remembered in our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Fireman Alderson

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

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