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Galbraith, J., Ldg Deck Hand, 1917

Photo: James Pasby

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

J. Galbraith
Leading Deckhand RNR 882/SD
H.M. Trawler “Ruthin Castle”
21st April 1917 Age 58.

G'un tachair sin
air calbharaidh
R.I.P.


The Scots Gaelic words, translate as “Until we meet on Calvary, R.I.P.”

>Acknowledgments to Betty Codd and Peter O’Reilly of Dublin City Public Libraries and Trinity College, Dublin.

James Galbraith is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews

H.M. Trawler Ruthin Castle
The CWGC entry for Leading Deck Hand Galbraith

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