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J.E. Arthur 1942
Rank : Ordinary Seaman

John Eskdale  Arthur

Every Name a Story

On Chatham Naval Memorial is the name of C/JX 317618 Ordinary Seaman John Eskdale Arthur, serving on H.M.S. Martin with the Royal Navy who died 10/11/1942.

He was the son of Joseph Eskdale Arthur and Edith Lilian Arthur, of Monkseaton, Northumberland.

He was a member of the 8th Whitley Bay Scouts and his name appears in the Scout Roll of Honour 1939-1945..

John Eskdale Arthur is remembered  at Monkseaton on M15.05, at Whitley Bay on W84.01 panel 11, W84.05 and W84.17  and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: John Eskdale

Last Name: Arthur

Service Number: C/JX 317618

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 10/11/1942

Age: 20

Rank: Ordinary Seaman

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Martin

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