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Phillips, R., Pilot, 1916

Photo: James Pasby

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

1st Class Pilot
R. Phillips
Pilot Cutter “Protector”
31st December 1916

His was the only body recovered from the “Protector”.

He is remembered in South Shields on S86.030 S86.068 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Pilot Phillips

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk