Every Name a Story

J.A. Paxton 1940
Rank : Fusilier

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John Alexander  Paxton

Every Name a Story

In St. Anthony’s Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of 4274250 Fusilier John Alexander Paxton, serving with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers who died 06/02/1940.

The headstone reads:-1939-1945

Those honoured here
Died in the service
of their country
and lie buried
in this Churchyard

Able Seaman S.H. Cooper
Royal Navy 9.3.1943

Fusilier J.A. Paxton
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 6.2.1940

Driver F.C. Richardson
Royal Engineers 15.8.1943

John was born June 11th 1920. In 1939 the family were living at 63 Merton Road father William born 1897 was a Fitter’s Labourer, Charlotte born 1901 was a Winder and John was a Private in the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers.

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle 09/02/1940 reports:
PAXTON.—St Anthony’s. 63, Merton Road. February 6th, aged 19 years, John Alexander (Private. N.F), dearly beloved son William and Charlotte Paxton (nee Gair), Interment St. Anthony’s Churchyard, Saturday, leaving residence 1.45 p.m. All friends and neighbours kindly Invited. Deeply mourned. Military honours.

John Alexander Paxton is remembered in Walker on W2.19

First Name: John Alexander

Last Name: Paxton

Service Number: 4274250

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 06/02/1940

Rank: Fusilier

Regiment: Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

Served in: Army

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