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J.A. Mills 1945
Rank : Fireman and Trimmer

Jarrow

James Arthur  Mills

Every Name a Story

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

J. A. Mills
Fireman and Trimmer
S. S. Zelo
31st March 1945

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

James Arthur Mills. Age 23. S.S. Zelo (Newcastle upon Tyne) Merchant Navy. South Shields. Son of James Arthur and Ellen Mills (nee Stenhouse)

Death recorded BMD Deaths Jun 1945. James A. Mills age 23 Durham W. 10a 175

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle 03/04/1945 reports:-
Mills, Primrose, 9 Chlpchase Terrace, 31st, aged 23, James Arthur beloved husband of Christianna. Interment Thursday Friends meet Cemetery 3.50.

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle 04/04/1945 reports:-
Mills, Primrose, 9 Chipchase Terrace Mar 31, James Arthur beloved son of James and stepson of Sarah. Internment Thursday 3.30 Friends meet at cemetery 3.50

James Arthur Mills is remembered at Jarrow on J2.07,  J2.15 and J2.38 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: James Arthur

Last Name: Mills

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 31/03/1945

Age: 21

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer

Served in: Merchant Navy

Unit/Ship: S.S. Zelo (Newcastle upon Tyne).

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