Every Name a Story

J.K. Jacobson 1944
Rank : Stoker

Gosforth

John Kenneth  Jacobson

Every Name a Story

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

J K Jacobson
Stoker 2nd Class RN
C/KX 172153
HMS Manatee
3rd January 1944 Age 17

Sacred heart of Jesus
I place all my trust In Thee
Please have mercy
R.I.P.

The son of William and Margaret Mary Jacobson, of Gosforth, Newcastle on Tyne.

There is also a stone flower holder which is inscribed:

J.K.
Jacobson
Loft…?
1926-1944
from his shipmates
At Hayling Island.

John Kenneth Jacobson is remembered at Gosforth on G9.17 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: John Kenneth

Last Name: Jacobson

Service Number: C/KX 172153

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 03/01/1944

Age: 17

Rank: Stoker

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Manatee

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