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Jennings, W., Fireman, 1942

Photo: Brian Chandler

On Liverpool Naval Memorial is the name of 31171 Fireman William Jennings, serving with the Naval Auxiliary Personell (Merchant Navy) who died 12/03/1942.

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Mary Ann Jennings
died 31st July 1950 aged 74 years
Also her dear husband
Edward Jennings
died 20th July 1963 aged 98 years.
Edward Jennings, B.E.M. son
died 12th June 1964 aged 64 years.
also William, March 1942, aged 39
and Anthony, July 1942 aged 36
both killed at sea by enemy action
R.I.P.

William Jennings is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Fireman Jennings

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