Every Name a Story

J.W. Waggett 1940
Rank : Seaman

Westoe

John William  Waggett

Every Name a Story

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Sailor John William Waggett, serving on S.S. Empire Airman (Newcastle upon Tyne) with the Merchant Navy who died 21/09/1940.

The son of Florence Waggett, of South Shields, Co. Durham.

Acknowledgments: Barney Rice

John William Waggett is remembered at South Shields on S86.36, at Westoe on W101.08 page 89 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: John William

Last Name: Waggett

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 21/09/1940

Age: 22

Rank: Seaman

Regiment: Merchant Navy

Unit/Ship: S.S. Empire Airman (Newcastle upon Tyne)

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