Every Name a Story

F.T. Cuthbert 1940
Rank : Cabin Boy

North Shields

Frank Tomaselli   Cuthbert

Every Name a Story

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Cabin Boy Frank Tomaselli Cuthbert, serving on M.V. Neptunian (Newcastle upon Tyne) with the Merchant Navy who died 07/09/1940.

The son of William Hills Cuthbert and Elizabeth Henrietta Cuthbert, of North Shields, Northumberland.

The Shields Daily News 04/12/1940 reports:-
Memorial Service
A Memorial Service is to be held on Sunday at St. Augustin’s Church for George and Frank Cuthbert, of Coburg Street. North Shields.

Frank Cuthbert, a 16-years-old cabin boy, lost his life when his ship was sunk by enemy action. and his 20-years-old brother died as the result of an accident at a West of England port.

They are the sons of Mr and Mrs W. H. Cuthbert.

The service will be conducted by Rev. T. Douglas (Vicar), and will start at 3 p.m.

Acknowledgements: Barney Rice.

Frank Tomaselli Cuthbert is remembered at North Shields on N34.23 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Frank Tomaselli

Last Name: Cuthbert

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 07/09/1940

Age: 16

Rank: Cabin Boy

Regiment: Merchant Navy

Unit/Ship: M.V. Neptunian (Newcastle upon Tyne)

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