Sprotbrough War Memorial
The Sprotbrough War Memorial is located in the grounds of the church of St Mary, it reads:
To the memory of the men of Sprotborough who gave their lives in the Great Wars 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945
may they rest in peace
To the memory of the men of Sprotborough who gave their lives in the Great Wars 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945
may they rest in peace
C. Atkin
T. Dawkes
H. D. Deeks
W. H. Burton
M. Bywater
P. T. Hardy
Richard Graham Atkinson
J. Gunthorpe
J. Goulden
G. Mellor
H. S. Smith
Bernard Coope
Philip Warren
John Sharpe
L. Hatfield
Dennis Cartlidge
A. Shay
P. Palmer
T. Dawkes
H. D. Deeks
W. H. Burton
M. Bywater
P. T. Hardy
Richard Graham Atkinson
J. Gunthorpe
J. Goulden
G. Mellor
H. S. Smith
Bernard Coope
Philip Warren
John Sharpe
L. Hatfield
Dennis Cartlidge
A. Shay
P. Palmer
Additional Details
Cyril Atkin (1467102)
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 169 Bty., 57 Lt. A.A. Regt.
14 December 1941, aged 31
Born in Sculcoates in Q2 1910-
Previously lived at 35 Jubilee Road, Wheatley, Doncaster
Enlisted 1938. 1911 - first child of railway contractors labourer Walter Atkin and his wife of 7 years Harriet, of 7 Wilton Av Franklin St Holderness Rd Hull
Lived at 87 Anchorage Lane, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster in Q3 1934
Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma
Originally buried at Derna, Libyan Grid Sht. 5 & 13 (S) U9866 before being reburied in present location on
2 March 1945
KIA in the Western Desert during Operation Crusader
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 169 Bty., 57 Lt. A.A. Regt.
14 December 1941, aged 31
Born in Sculcoates in Q2 1910-
Previously lived at 35 Jubilee Road, Wheatley, Doncaster
Enlisted 1938. 1911 - first child of railway contractors labourer Walter Atkin and his wife of 7 years Harriet, of 7 Wilton Av Franklin St Holderness Rd Hull
Lived at 87 Anchorage Lane, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster in Q3 1934
Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma
Originally buried at Derna, Libyan Grid Sht. 5 & 13 (S) U9866 before being reburied in present location on
2 March 1945
KIA in the Western Desert during Operation Crusader
Richard Graham Atkinson (1525378)
Sergeant (Air Gnr.) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 207 Sqdn. 24 March 1944, aged 21 Born in Gainsborough in Q1 1923 Son of William Herbert and Ellen Atkinson, of North End, Mabelthorpe, Lincolnshire. Lived at 252 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery The gravestone carries the inscription - God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts Until we meet again Originally buried at Schoenewalde Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 9 October 1948 Killed when Lancaster ME680 coded EM-R, which was airborne at 19:10 from Spilsby on a mission to Berlin, was intercepted homebound by a nightfighter and went down out of control to crash in open countryside 12km NW of Finsterwalde. All crew died. |
Extract From The Bomber Command War Diaries 24/25 March 1944.
811 aircraft - 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes, 18 Mosquitoes - to Berlin. 72 aircraft - 44 Lancasters, 28 Halifaxes - lost, 8.9 per cent of the force. This night became known in Bomber Command as 'the night of the strong winds'. A powerful wind from the north carried the bombers south at every stage of the flight. Not only was this wind not forecast accurately but it was so strong that the various methods available to warn crews of wind changes during the flight failed to detect the full strength of it. The bomber stream became very scattered, particularly on the homeward flight and radar-predicted flak batteries at many places were able to score successes. Part of the bomber force even strayed over the Ruhr defences on the return flight. It is believed that approximately 50 of the 72 aircraft lost were destroyed by flak; most of the remainder were victims of night fighters. The strong winds severely affected the marking with, unusually, markers being carried beyond the target and well out to the south-west of the city. This was the last major RAF raid on Berlin during the war, although the city would be bombed many times by small forces of Mosquitoes. |
William Henry Burton (318491)
Lance Corporal - King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and Long Range Desert Group
24 August 1943, aged 23
Born in Mansfield in Q3 1920
Son of Samuel Henry and Beatrice Burton, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Lived at 3 Northfield Road, Sprotborough
Beirut War Cemetery
Died in Beirut
Lance Corporal - King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and Long Range Desert Group
24 August 1943, aged 23
Born in Mansfield in Q3 1920
Son of Samuel Henry and Beatrice Burton, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Lived at 3 Northfield Road, Sprotborough
Beirut War Cemetery
Died in Beirut
Maurice Bywater (83243)
Pilot Officer - Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) - 107 Sqdn.
10 October 1940, aged 20
Born in Doncaster in 18 January 1920
Baptised - 22/2/1920 at Doncaster St George. Father Willie, wagon repairer. Mother Mary Adelaide. Address 71 Bentley Rd.
Son of Willie and Mary Adelaide Bywater, of Doncaster.
Commissioned 13 July 1940, previous service number 754708
Lived at Anchorage House, Anchorage Lane, Sprotborough
Doncaster (Rose Hill) Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Gone home to God
Blenheim Mk IV serial number T1881 hit a tree and dived into the ground Wicken, Cambridgeshire whilst on a low flying exercise from Wattisham. Three crew and one ground crew passenger killed.
Pilot Officer - Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) - 107 Sqdn.
10 October 1940, aged 20
Born in Doncaster in 18 January 1920
Baptised - 22/2/1920 at Doncaster St George. Father Willie, wagon repairer. Mother Mary Adelaide. Address 71 Bentley Rd.
Son of Willie and Mary Adelaide Bywater, of Doncaster.
Commissioned 13 July 1940, previous service number 754708
Lived at Anchorage House, Anchorage Lane, Sprotborough
Doncaster (Rose Hill) Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Gone home to God
Blenheim Mk IV serial number T1881 hit a tree and dived into the ground Wicken, Cambridgeshire whilst on a low flying exercise from Wattisham. Three crew and one ground crew passenger killed.
Dennis Cartlidge (1504859)
Staff Serjeant - The Glider Pilot Regiment, A.A.C. - 1st Wing
18 September 1944, aged 26
Born in Barnsley in Q3 1918
Son of Stanley and Alice Cartlidge; husband of Margaret Eliza Mary Cartlidge, of Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Hampshire.
Enlisted in RA 1938. Transferred to ACC 12/9/1942
Lived at 236 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1943 - 1 son
Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Beloved husband of Margaret And Keith's daddy "I thank my God upon Every remembrance of you"
Originally buried at Renkum Communal Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 24 August 1945
Died on the second day of Operation Market Garden
Staff Serjeant - The Glider Pilot Regiment, A.A.C. - 1st Wing
18 September 1944, aged 26
Born in Barnsley in Q3 1918
Son of Stanley and Alice Cartlidge; husband of Margaret Eliza Mary Cartlidge, of Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Hampshire.
Enlisted in RA 1938. Transferred to ACC 12/9/1942
Lived at 236 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1943 - 1 son
Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Beloved husband of Margaret And Keith's daddy "I thank my God upon Every remembrance of you"
Originally buried at Renkum Communal Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 24 August 1945
Died on the second day of Operation Market Garden
Bernard Coope (2659090)
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 2nd Bn.
21 May 1940, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q4 1920
(son of Catherine Coope - later Mrs John William Morte)
Enlisted July 1939
Employed at Cadeby Main Colliery
Lived at Valley View, Cadeby Road, Sprotborough
Dunkirk Memorial
Died during the retreat to Dunkirk
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 2nd Bn.
21 May 1940, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q4 1920
(son of Catherine Coope - later Mrs John William Morte)
Enlisted July 1939
Employed at Cadeby Main Colliery
Lived at Valley View, Cadeby Road, Sprotborough
Dunkirk Memorial
Died during the retreat to Dunkirk
Timothy Dawkes (287763) MiD
Second Lieutenant - The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) - 2/5th Bn. 10 September 1943, aged 27 Born in approx 1916 Son of Mark William and Hannah Dawkes; husband of Olwen Muriel Dawkes, of Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. Previously lived at Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough Commissioned 13 June 1943, previously a Cadet Lived at 35 Conyers Road, Bentley Married in Don Valley - Q2 1940 - 1 son Cassino Memorial Died on the second day of the invasion of Italy |
Maurice Harry Deeks (6848266) MM
Serjeant - King's Royal Rifle Corps - 12th 2nd Bn. The Queen's Westminsters Bn. 4 September 1945, aged 26 Born in Doncaster in 6 May 1919 Son of Harry and Norris Deeks, of Doncaster, Yorkshire. Was awarded the Military Medal after he died Lived at Marton House, Cusworth Lane, Sprotbrough Celle War Cemetery The gravestone carries the inscription - At rest Died in Germany whilst with the army of occupation |
Joseph Goulden (2662374)
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 3rd Bn.
25 September 1943, aged 31
Born in Pontefract in Q1 1912
Husband of E. M. Goulden, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Lived at 21 Somersby Avenue, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster - Q1 1933 - 1 son
Salerno War Cemetery (previously listed on Cassino Memorial)
Died in Italy in the Salerno bridgehead. The Coldstream Guards were brought up to Hill 270 to attack at midday on 25 September 1943, their plan was to reach the bottom of the hill by infiltrating from the left and using the thick trees as cover. At 11.40 am the attack began and regrettably, there were huge casualties including Guardsman Goulden.
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 3rd Bn.
25 September 1943, aged 31
Born in Pontefract in Q1 1912
Husband of E. M. Goulden, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Lived at 21 Somersby Avenue, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster - Q1 1933 - 1 son
Salerno War Cemetery (previously listed on Cassino Memorial)
Died in Italy in the Salerno bridgehead. The Coldstream Guards were brought up to Hill 270 to attack at midday on 25 September 1943, their plan was to reach the bottom of the hill by infiltrating from the left and using the thick trees as cover. At 11.40 am the attack began and regrettably, there were huge casualties including Guardsman Goulden.
Announcement by MOD Veterans UK, 23 November 2017: Mystery of 2 unknown British soldiers finally solved:
The families of Guardsmen Joseph Goulden and Raymond Frederick Rose, who both served with the Coldstream Guards before being killed during World War 2, can finally take comfort in knowing the location of their loved ones’ final resting place.
As a result of an investigation undertaken by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), Guardsman Goulden from Pontefract, Yorkshire and Guardsman Rose from Gloucester were honoured during a moving rededication service earlier today (Thursday 23 November 2017).
The service, organised by the JCCC, part of Defence Business Services, was conducted by The Reverend Jacob Caldwell CF, Chaplain 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Salerno War Cemetery, Italy.
Following the discoveries made by 2 Italian military historical groups, subsequent research by the JCCC and DNA testing confirming their identities, JCCC were able to trace the 2 associated families so they could be invited to attend today’s service alongside current members of the Coldstream Guards.
Sue Raftree, JCCC said:
These 2 brave soldiers fought for their country to make our lives better. Originally buried as unknowns they now have their own headstones whilst their families finally have closure. It is a privilege for the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre to have organised this fitting service.
The Coldstream Guards were brought up to Hill 270 to attack at midday on 25 September 1943, their plan was to reach the bottom of the hill by infiltrating from the left and using the thick trees as cover. At 11.40 am the attack began and regrettably, there were huge casualties including Guardsmen Goulden and Rose.
Guardsman Joseph Goulden was 31 years old when he was killed whilst Guardsman Raymond Rose was just 19.
Statement from the Goulden family:
We were deeply humbled to discover that we had a relative who fought and died in Salerno Italy during World War 2. Joseph Goulden enlisted in the Coldstream Guards and successfully fought in Africa and Egypt before he was sent to Italy where he bravely fought and died taking Hill 270. His remains were discovered and through DNA analysis it was confirmed that he was a family member.
We were very proud to attend the ceremony today in Salerno.
Statement from the Rose family:
We are proud to know that a relative of ours was brave enough to lay his life down for us. Raymond volunteered to go to war and we ask ourselves ‘would we?’ - probably not!
Incredible sacrifice at the age of 19. To risk his life for the good of his fellow man; the ultimate sacrifice.
Reverend Jacob Caldwell CF said:
What an honour it is to formally recognise the sacrifice of Guardsman Rose and Guardsman Goulden here in the presence of their families. At the Battle of Salerno the Coldstream Guards demonstrated a remarkable resolve in the face of some profoundly challenging circumstances. As we formally give thanks for their lives and service, we honour their willingness to sacrifice their all in the business of war for the purposes of peace.
Two new headstones bearing their names have been provided by the CWGC, who will now care for their final resting place in perpetuity.
The families of Guardsmen Joseph Goulden and Raymond Frederick Rose, who both served with the Coldstream Guards before being killed during World War 2, can finally take comfort in knowing the location of their loved ones’ final resting place.
As a result of an investigation undertaken by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), Guardsman Goulden from Pontefract, Yorkshire and Guardsman Rose from Gloucester were honoured during a moving rededication service earlier today (Thursday 23 November 2017).
The service, organised by the JCCC, part of Defence Business Services, was conducted by The Reverend Jacob Caldwell CF, Chaplain 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Salerno War Cemetery, Italy.
Following the discoveries made by 2 Italian military historical groups, subsequent research by the JCCC and DNA testing confirming their identities, JCCC were able to trace the 2 associated families so they could be invited to attend today’s service alongside current members of the Coldstream Guards.
Sue Raftree, JCCC said:
These 2 brave soldiers fought for their country to make our lives better. Originally buried as unknowns they now have their own headstones whilst their families finally have closure. It is a privilege for the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre to have organised this fitting service.
The Coldstream Guards were brought up to Hill 270 to attack at midday on 25 September 1943, their plan was to reach the bottom of the hill by infiltrating from the left and using the thick trees as cover. At 11.40 am the attack began and regrettably, there were huge casualties including Guardsmen Goulden and Rose.
Guardsman Joseph Goulden was 31 years old when he was killed whilst Guardsman Raymond Rose was just 19.
Statement from the Goulden family:
We were deeply humbled to discover that we had a relative who fought and died in Salerno Italy during World War 2. Joseph Goulden enlisted in the Coldstream Guards and successfully fought in Africa and Egypt before he was sent to Italy where he bravely fought and died taking Hill 270. His remains were discovered and through DNA analysis it was confirmed that he was a family member.
We were very proud to attend the ceremony today in Salerno.
Statement from the Rose family:
We are proud to know that a relative of ours was brave enough to lay his life down for us. Raymond volunteered to go to war and we ask ourselves ‘would we?’ - probably not!
Incredible sacrifice at the age of 19. To risk his life for the good of his fellow man; the ultimate sacrifice.
Reverend Jacob Caldwell CF said:
What an honour it is to formally recognise the sacrifice of Guardsman Rose and Guardsman Goulden here in the presence of their families. At the Battle of Salerno the Coldstream Guards demonstrated a remarkable resolve in the face of some profoundly challenging circumstances. As we formally give thanks for their lives and service, we honour their willingness to sacrifice their all in the business of war for the purposes of peace.
Two new headstones bearing their names have been provided by the CWGC, who will now care for their final resting place in perpetuity.
Jack Gunthorpe (10601835)
Trooper - Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. - 46th Regt
21 November 1943, aged 21
Born in Hemsworth in Q4 1922
Son of Arthur and Lottie Gunthorpe, of Sprotbrough, Yorkshire.
Lived at 13 Inglebrough Drive, Sprotborough
Minturno War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - He gave his life That others might live. Love, mam and dad
Originally buried at -- before being reburied in present location on 2 December 1944
Died in Italy, the 46th Division were in the area of Monte Camino
Trooper - Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. - 46th Regt
21 November 1943, aged 21
Born in Hemsworth in Q4 1922
Son of Arthur and Lottie Gunthorpe, of Sprotbrough, Yorkshire.
Lived at 13 Inglebrough Drive, Sprotborough
Minturno War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - He gave his life That others might live. Love, mam and dad
Originally buried at -- before being reburied in present location on 2 December 1944
Died in Italy, the 46th Division were in the area of Monte Camino
Thomas Percy Hardy (2376313)
Signalman - Royal Corps of Signals - -
4 December 1941, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q3 1922
Son of Joseph and Gertrude Annie Hardy, of Doncaster.
Lived at 36 Somersby Ave, Sprotbrough
Fenwick (St. John) Churchyard
Died in the UK, death registered in Richmond
Signalman - Royal Corps of Signals - -
4 December 1941, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q3 1922
Son of Joseph and Gertrude Annie Hardy, of Doncaster.
Lived at 36 Somersby Ave, Sprotbrough
Fenwick (St. John) Churchyard
Died in the UK, death registered in Richmond
Luther Hatfield (13061854)
Private - Hampshire Regiment - 1st Bn.
6 June 1944, aged 29
Born in Yorkshire in Q1 1915
Son of Tom and Annie Hatfield; Husband of Elizabeth Willis Hatfield, of Armthorpe, Yorkshire.
Lived at - 17 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1943 - 1 Daughter
Bayeux War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In everlasting memory Of my dear husband Luther From Elizabeth and Ann
Originally buried at Asnelles-sur-Mer Sh 7E/5 1/50000 888868 before being reburied in present location on 28 October 1944
1st Hampshire's landed on Gold Beach on D-Day. Actually on the Jig sector, the assault companies of the 1st Hampshire land at 0735 hrs without the supporting tanks, which have been delayed, and suffered 182 casualties.
Private - Hampshire Regiment - 1st Bn.
6 June 1944, aged 29
Born in Yorkshire in Q1 1915
Son of Tom and Annie Hatfield; Husband of Elizabeth Willis Hatfield, of Armthorpe, Yorkshire.
Lived at - 17 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotborough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1943 - 1 Daughter
Bayeux War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In everlasting memory Of my dear husband Luther From Elizabeth and Ann
Originally buried at Asnelles-sur-Mer Sh 7E/5 1/50000 888868 before being reburied in present location on 28 October 1944
1st Hampshire's landed on Gold Beach on D-Day. Actually on the Jig sector, the assault companies of the 1st Hampshire land at 0735 hrs without the supporting tanks, which have been delayed, and suffered 182 casualties.
George Mellor (929577)
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 30 Field Regt
1 July 1944, aged 30
Born in Huddersfield in Q1 1914
Son of Joseph Albert and Annie Elizabeth Mellor; Husband of Ethel Mellor, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Enlisted 1939. Parents married at South Crosland, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire, England on 9/7/1910.
Lived at 35 Compton Avenue, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster - Q3 1937
Assisi War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Sleep on dear one In a grave I may never view While life and memory last I will remember you
KIA in Italy. By July 1944 the battle front had moved north of Rome to the Trasimene Line.
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 30 Field Regt
1 July 1944, aged 30
Born in Huddersfield in Q1 1914
Son of Joseph Albert and Annie Elizabeth Mellor; Husband of Ethel Mellor, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Enlisted 1939. Parents married at South Crosland, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire, England on 9/7/1910.
Lived at 35 Compton Avenue, Sprotborough
Married in Doncaster - Q3 1937
Assisi War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Sleep on dear one In a grave I may never view While life and memory last I will remember you
KIA in Italy. By July 1944 the battle front had moved north of Rome to the Trasimene Line.
Phillip Palmer (10601752)
Lance Corporal - Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. - 56th Regt
28 April 1943, aged 20
Born in Doncaster in Q3 1922
Son of Frank and Isabella Palmer, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Father died 5 may 1930, when Phillip was 7 years old.
Massicault War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In memory of a dear son Who died for his country; What greater love than this
Originally buried at in a battlefield cemetery before being reburied in present location on 28 July 1943
Died in the last few weeks of the campaign in North Africa. The 56th Regiment were part of V Corps' 78th Infantry Division. The pushed off from Medjez in early April, and took longstop Hill and Djebel Rhar by 27th April 1943.
Lance Corporal - Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. - 56th Regt
28 April 1943, aged 20
Born in Doncaster in Q3 1922
Son of Frank and Isabella Palmer, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Father died 5 may 1930, when Phillip was 7 years old.
Massicault War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In memory of a dear son Who died for his country; What greater love than this
Originally buried at in a battlefield cemetery before being reburied in present location on 28 July 1943
Died in the last few weeks of the campaign in North Africa. The 56th Regiment were part of V Corps' 78th Infantry Division. The pushed off from Medjez in early April, and took longstop Hill and Djebel Rhar by 27th April 1943.
John Sharpe (1875195)
Sapper - Royal Engineers - 38 Field Coy
31 May 1940, aged 22
Born in approx 1918
Son of William and Agnes Sharpe, of Sprotbrough, Yorkshire.
Dunkirk Memorial
Died at the time of the Dunkirk evacuation. 38th Field Company, Royal Engineers were responsible for building lorry piers on the beaches.
Sapper - Royal Engineers - 38 Field Coy
31 May 1940, aged 22
Born in approx 1918
Son of William and Agnes Sharpe, of Sprotbrough, Yorkshire.
Dunkirk Memorial
Died at the time of the Dunkirk evacuation. 38th Field Company, Royal Engineers were responsible for building lorry piers on the beaches.
Alec Shay (4541856)
Corporal - Worcestershire Regiment - 2nd Bn.
20 March 1945, aged 28
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1917
Son of Albert and Alice Shay, of Doncaster, Yorkshire; Husband of Ethel Shay, of Doncaster.
Lived at 19 Anchorage Crescent, Sprotborough Road, Doncaster
Married in Doncaster - Q3 1936 - 1 son
Taukkyan War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Some may think he is forgotten but in memory He is ever with us. Loving wife and son
Originally buried at Mandalay War Cemetery before being reburied in present location during 1951
Died in Burma, during the battle for Mandalay
Corporal - Worcestershire Regiment - 2nd Bn.
20 March 1945, aged 28
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1917
Son of Albert and Alice Shay, of Doncaster, Yorkshire; Husband of Ethel Shay, of Doncaster.
Lived at 19 Anchorage Crescent, Sprotborough Road, Doncaster
Married in Doncaster - Q3 1936 - 1 son
Taukkyan War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Some may think he is forgotten but in memory He is ever with us. Loving wife and son
Originally buried at Mandalay War Cemetery before being reburied in present location during 1951
Died in Burma, during the battle for Mandalay
Harold Stuart Smith (1115827)
Flight Sergeant - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 172 Sqdn.
11 December 1943, aged 35
Born in Rotherham in Q1 1909
Son of James and Lizzie Smith; Husband of Monica Annetta Smith, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
In 1911 family lived at Lapwater, Greasbrough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1941
Runnymede Memorial
Wellington MP766 took off from RAF Chivenor, time up 21:35 on 10 Dec 1943 for an Inner A/S Patrol No.2 but failed to return, lost without trace. Last heard on w/t at 00:53 hrs reporting no enemy in the area.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]
Flight Sergeant - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 172 Sqdn.
11 December 1943, aged 35
Born in Rotherham in Q1 1909
Son of James and Lizzie Smith; Husband of Monica Annetta Smith, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
In 1911 family lived at Lapwater, Greasbrough
Married in Don Valley - Q3 1941
Runnymede Memorial
Wellington MP766 took off from RAF Chivenor, time up 21:35 on 10 Dec 1943 for an Inner A/S Patrol No.2 but failed to return, lost without trace. Last heard on w/t at 00:53 hrs reporting no enemy in the area.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]
Philip Warren
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