On Plymouth Naval Memorial is the name of D/JX 191160 Able Seaman James Convery serving on H.M.S. Scorpion with the Royal Navy who died 13/02/1942.

The son of Joseph and Sarah Convery, of Newcastle upon Tyne.

In Newcastle upon Tyne (West Road) Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph help the souls of
Joseph Convery
Died 24th Feb. 1925 Aged 39 years

Sarah Elizabeth Convery (nee Lee) wife
Died 13th Jan.1963 Aged 75 years

James Convery, son, RN, KOAS, HMS Scorpion
Died 13th Feb. 1942, Aged 22 years

Barbara Convery, daughter
Died 23rd Dec. 2010 Aged 86 years

Winifred Cowling (nee Convery), daughter
Died 2nd Oct. 2014 aged 93 years
Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother
Rest in Peace, love and gratitude.

K.O.A.S. presumably stands for Killed on active service

James Convery is remembered at Newcastle on NUT162 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.