Every Name a Story

J.A. Butcher 1945
Rank : Chief Engineer Officer

Marley Hill

James Albert  Butcher

Every Name a Story

In St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard, Marley Hill is the Commonwealth War Grave of:-

J.A. Butcher D.S.C.
Chief Engineer Officer
S.S. Empire Moonrise
6th March 1945 Age 43

He Gave His Life
That We May Live
Rest In Peace

He was the son of William Noble Butcher and Hannah Butcher, and the husband of Doris Butcher.

James Albert Butcher is remembered at Marley Hill on M34.02 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: James Albert

Last Name: Butcher

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 06/03/1945

Age: 43

Rank: Chief Engineer Officer

Regiment: Merchant Navy

Unit/Ship: S.S. Empire Moonrise (Hong Kong).

Decorations: Distinguished Service Cross

External Links:

S.S. Empire Moonrise

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Marley Hill

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