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Reah, T., Bdr., 1943

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

Agnes E. Reay
Dearly
Beloved
died 7th August
1950 aged 60
Also son Tommy,
Killed in action 1943
Aged 25.

Thomas Albert Reah was the son of Thomas and Ethel Agnes Reah. His mother married after his father's death David Reay.

The Shields Daily News 29/05/1942 reports Thomas Albert Reah missing and mentions his mother Mrs Agnes Reay and stepbrother David Reay.


The CWGC entry for Bombardier Reah

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