Every Name a Story

C. Short 1941
Rank : Ordinary Seaman

North Shields

Cyril  Short

Every Name a Story

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

C. Short
Ord.Smn. RN. P/JX 243078
S.S. Patia
27th April 1941 Age 23

Cyril, dearly beloved husband
of Nancy
killed at sea
by enemy action

He was the son of Richard Fenwick Short and Martha Short, of North Shields, and the husband of Nancy Short, of North Shields.

Cyril Short is remembered at Boulmer on B49.06 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Cyril

Last Name: Short

Service Number: P/JX 243078

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 27/04/1941

Age: 23

Rank: Ordinary Seaman

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Patia

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