W.F. Gray 1917

Every Name a Story

W.F. Gray 1917

Rank : Steward

William Frederick Gray

Every Name a Story

On Tower Hill Memorial, London is the name of Steward William Frederick Gray serving on S.S. Warsaw (Leith) with the Mercantile Marine who died 20/12/1917.

The son of the late W. F. and Margaret Gray and the husband of Jane Ann Gray (nee Miller), of 52, Erskine Road, South Shields. He was born at North Shields.

In Harton (St. Peter) Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Jane Ann Gray
died 19th Dec 1940 aged 74 years.

Also William Frederick Gray
beloved husband of the above
lost at sea through enemy action
20th Dec 1917 aged 51 years

William Frederick Gray is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: William Frederick

Last Name: Gray

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 20/12/1917

Age: 50

Rank: Steward

Regiment: Mercantile Marine

Unit/Ship: S.S. Warsaw (Leith)