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A.F. Davidson 1941
Rank : Nursing Sister

Alexandra Fairley  Davidson

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In the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour, located near St. George’s Chapel in Westminster Abbey, is the name of Alexandra Fairley Davidson who died 19/08/1941 on S.S. Aguila.

Nursing Sister. The daughter of William and May M. Davidson, of Adderstone, Belford, Northumberland.

In St. Hilda’s Churchyard, Lucker is a headstone which reads:

In loving
Memory of
William Davidson
Died at Thirstone Garage
21 June 1914 aged 60 years

And his daughter,
Alexandra Fairley
Lost at sea
19 Aug. 1941 aged 25 years

May M. Davidson
Died 11 Dec. 1958
Aged 80 years.

The Newcastle Journal 30/08/1941 reports:
DAVIDSON.—At sea, as a result of enemy action, aged 25 years. Alexandra Fairley, late City General Hospital, Newcastle, beloved daughter Mr and Mrs. William Davidson. Adderstone Garage. Belford.

Alexandra Fairley Davidson is remembered at Belford on B16.01 and B16.02 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Alexandra Fairley

Last Name: Davidson

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 19/08/1941

Age: 25

Rank: Nursing Sister

Served in: Civilian War Dead 1939-45

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