Every Name a Story

F.J. Macro 1917
Rank : Engine Room Artificer

Frederick James  Macro

Every Name a Story

On Chatham Naval Memorial is the name of 1170EA Engine Room Artificer Frederick James Macro, serving on H.M.S. Cheerful with the Royal Naval Reserve who died 30/06/1917.

In Gateshead East Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Emily
dearly beloved wife of
John Macro
who passed away in her
67th year, 17th Feb. 1916.

Also Frederick James Macro E.R.A.
the dearly beloved & youngest son
of the above aged 31 years
lost on H.M.S. Cheerful June 30th 1917

John Macro
beloved husband of Emily
died 4th July 1937.

Peace perfect peace.

Acknowledgments: Geordie at War Project

Frederick James Macro is remembered at Gateshead on G39.006,  G39.025 and G39.091 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Frederick James

Last Name: Macro

Service Number: 1170EA

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 30/06/1917

Age: 31

Rank: Engine Room Artificer

Regiment: Royal Naval Reserve

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Cheerful

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