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WHITLEY BAY

Gilbert, C., Sp. Const., 1942

Photo Brian Chandler

Whitley and Monkseaton Urban District reported the death of Special Constable Charles Gilbert, civilian, who died 14/12/1942.

In Whitley Bay (Hartley South) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In memory of my dear husband
Charles Gilbert
Killed by enemy action
14 Dec. 1942 aged 41 years.

Charles Gilbert is remembered in Monkseaton on M15.02, in Whitley Bay on W84.01 and in Wallsend on W7.46


The CWGC entry for Special Constable Gilbert

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