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W. Sarginson 1940
Rank : Stoker

William  Sarginson

Every Name a Story

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

W. Sarginson
Stoker NAP (MN)
H.M.S. Glengower
10th May 1940 Age 31

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle 11/06/1940 reports:-
BODY IN TYNE: CAUSE OF DEATH UNKNOWN
At a North Shields inquest to-day on William Sarginson (30), naval fireman and trimmer (sic), Mr. P. M. Dodds (Coroner for South Northumberland) returned verdict that the man was found dead floating in the River Tyne on June 9, the body being too decomposed to ascertain the cause of death.” John Edward Casson, of Hylton Street, North Shields, said he last saw Sarginson on May 10 when he left witnesses’ house to go on board his ship.

Frederick Sarginson is remembered at Stockton on Tees in S138.19 page 22 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: William

Last Name: Sarginson

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 10/05/1940

Age: 31

Rank: Stoker

Regiment: Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy)

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Glengower

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