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Goodings, A., Skipper, 1941

Photo: James Pasby

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

Skipper
A Goodings. RNR
HMS “Calliope”
16th June 1941 Age 44

Safe beyond the harbour bar
In the haven of rest
A devoted wife and family

Brian Pirrie reports:

HMS Calliope is the principal Royal Naval Reserve training unit for the North East of England, and home base for some 100 naval reservists.

Abraham Goodings is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Skipper Goodings

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

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