Every Name a Story

J.H. Abernethy 1943
Rank : Able Seaman

Roker

John Henry  Abernethy

Every Name a Story

In Sunderland (Mere Knolls) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

J.H. Abernethy
Able Seaman R.N.
D/JX.184777
H.M.M.T.B. 700
23rd December 1943 age 24

Sunshine passes
shadows fall
but sweet remembrance
outlasts all

The son of Oswald and Rosanna Abernethy, of Sunderland.

In 1939 his parents were living at 21 Kingston Terrace Roker.

John Henry Abernethy is remembered at Monkwearmouth in M46.06, at Roker on R50.02 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: John Henry

Last Name: Abernethy

Service Number: D/JX184777

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 23/12/1943

Age: 24

Rank: Able Seaman

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.M.T.B. 700

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