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R.W. Mellanby 1941
Rank : Ordinary Seaman

Thornaby on Tees

Robert William  Mellanby

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In Thornaby on Tees Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

R. W. Mellanby
Ordinary Seaman R N.
C/JX 226060
H.M.S. Goatfell
12th May 1941 Age 23

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He was the son of Frederick H. Mellanby and Isabel S. Mellanby; stepson of George R. Dale, of Thornaby on Tees.

Robert William Mellanby is remembered at Thornaby on T70.01 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Robert William

Last Name: Mellanby

Service Number: C/JX 226060

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 12/05/1941

Age: 23

Rank: Ordinary Seaman

Regiment: Royal Navy

Served in: Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Goatfell

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