Every Name a Story

W. Wilson 1944
Rank : Stoker First Class

Gateshead

William  Wilson

Every Name a Story

In St. John’s Churchyard, Gateshead Fell is the Commonwealth War Grave of :

W. Wilson
Stoker 1st Class. R.N.
P/KX 151242
H.M.S. “Victory”
27th January 1944 age 23

God’s greatest gift
Remembrance

The son of John and Elizabeth Wilson, of Gateshead and the husband of Elizabeth Wilson.

In front is a family headstone which reads:

In loving
memory of
William Wilson
1st Class Stoker
R.N.
only beloved son of
Mrs. E. Wilson
accidentally killed on
active service
Jan. 27 1944
aged 23 years
At rest.

William Wilson is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: William

Last Name: Wilson

Service Number: P/KX151242

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 27/01/1944

Age: 23

Rank: Stoker First Class

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Victory

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