Every Name a Story

J.W. Stockton 1943
Rank : Private

West Hartlepool

James William  Stockton

Every Name a Story

In Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

13069370 Private
J.W. Stockton
Pioneer Corps
22nd December 1943 age 26

Blessed
are the pure in heart
for they shall see God.
St. Matthew 5:8

The son of James William and Mary Jane Stockton, of West Hartlepool. His brother Leslie Stockton also died in WW2.

The Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail 23/12/1943 reports:-
STOCKTON.—On December 22. suddenly in Cornwall (result of an accident) Private J. W. Stockton (better known as Barney), aged 26 years, dearly-beloved son Jimmy and Mary Stockton —Funeral arrangements later.

James William Stockton is remembered in West Hartlepool on W111.055 and on the list of 1939-1945 Military and Civilian names beginning with S.

First Name: James William

Last Name: Stockton

Service Number: 13069370

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 22/12/1943

Age: 26

Rank: Private

Regiment: Pioneer Corps

Served in: Army

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