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Nicholson, J.W., Steward, 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Steward James W. Nicholson, serving with the Lighthouse and Pilothouse Authorities who died 31/12/1916.

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In loving memory
of
our dear mother
Hannah Nicholson,
Died Nov. 27th 1943, aged 89 years.
Also our dear father
James William Nicholson
Lost at sea Dec. 31st 1916 aged 45 years.

James W. Nicholson is remembered in South Shields on S86.030 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Steward Nicholson

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