Tickhill War Memorial
The memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary's. It was unveiled by the Earl of Scarborough on 6 June 1920, and carried the names of 40 casualties from the Great War 1914-1919. Later 17 names were added in respect of the Second World War, and then 1 name for the Korean War.
A plaque is also situated inside St Mary's Church.
A plaque is also situated inside St Mary's Church.
Pte J E Harrison 1 June 1940
Gnr A J Storey 27 April 1941 Sappr J C Spencer 7 Jan 1942 Stoker J E Pope 11 Aug 1942 Pte W H Barnes 29 Jan 1943 Gnr L Swinburn 5 March 1943 LAC P Stocks 24 June 1943 Gnr J Kendrick 26 July 1943 Pte J Dickinson 1 Sept 1943 Sergt G Margetts 27 Nov 1943 Capt F Ellis 15 Dec 1943 Pte R M Helliwell 27 June 1944 Corpl P Storey 11 July 1944 F/O B R Garnett 18 July 1944 F/O W Brown 15 Jan 1945 Flt/Lt G P Alexandria 3 Feb 1945 Sergt P R Harris 7 July 1940 |
Pte J E Harrison
Sgt P R Harris Gnr A J Storey Spr J C Spencer Stoker J E Pope Pte W H Barnes Gnr L Swinburn LAC P Stocks Gnr J Kendrick |
Pte J Dickinson
Sgt G Margetts Capt F Ellis Pte R M Helliwell Cpl P Storey F/O B R Garnett F/O W Brown Flt/Lt G P Alexandria |
Additional details
George Peter Alexandra (127894)
Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 170 Sqdn. 3 February 1945, aged 22 Born in Newcastle upon Tyne on 24 March 1922 Son of Arthur Charles Alexandra, and of Helen Pringle Alexandra, of Tickhill, Yorkshire. Prefering to be known as Peter, he attended Slough Grammar School. After gaining a degree he moved to Billingham to work as a research chemist with ICI. Whilst at ICI he enlisted in the RAF and travelled to Falcon Field, Mesa, Arizona to train as a pilot. Promotions: 7/8/1942 from LAC to Pilot Officer; 7/2/1943 to Flying Officer; 7/8/1944 to Flight Lieutenant. Lived at Northgate House, Tickhill Reichswald Forest War Cemetery Lancaster NN739 coded TC-Q airborne 16:33 from Hemswell to bomb the Prosper benzol plant at Bottrop. It was the only one lost in the target area. Reported to have been shot down by flak and crashed near the railway station at Gelsenkirchen. It is reported that they were all the crew were taken to the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery by the German authorities, but their graves could not be identified when the permanent grave markers were placed. Thus, all are commemorated by Special Memorials Type A, numbered 1 - 7 inclusive. Note - On the night of 3rd/4th February 1945 Bomber Command attacked two targets that night: 192 Lancasters and 18 Mosquitoes to attack the Prosper oil plant at Bottrop (actual bombing was at between 15-19,000ft, from 19:26-19:52 hours)and 133 Lancasters to attack the Hansa oil plant at Dortmund (actual bombing fat between 17-21,000ft, from 19:30-19:59 hours). In an unusual tactic, both bomber streams crossed over each other on their return routes. For the first time in a while (due to the severe winter over the continent), the Ruhr was free from cloud and it was estimated that up to 200 searchlights were active, along with night fighters of II./NJG2 (against Bottrop stream) and NJG1 (against Dortmund stream). Many aircraft were coned by searchlights in the target area and shot down by either flak (the barrage was not heavy but it was apparently accurate against those aircraft coned) or night fighters. Some night fighters also followed the streams homeward and several aircraft were lost in this way. Eight Lancasters were lost from the Bottrop force and four from Dortmund. |
William Henry Barnes (4808280)
Private - Lincolnshire Regiment - 6th Bn. 29 January 1944, aged 32 Born in Doncaster in Q2 1911 Son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes; Husband of Mary Eliza Barnes, of Ashby, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Lived at 16 Victoria Terrace, Tickhill Married in Doncaster - Q2 1935 - 2 Sons Minturno War Cemetery The gravestone carries the inscription A dear husband and father Ever remembered By his loving wife and sons Died in Italy, his unit was part of 46th Infantry Division - Renewing the 10 Corps attack with the help of elements of 46th Division, the 56th Division cut off Monte Castelluccia by occupying the Valle di Suio on 28 January. By the next evening it had taken Monte Luga, overlooking Castelforte from the northeast. |
Walter Brown (154988)
Flying Officer (Navigator) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 418 (RCAF) Sqdn.
15 January 1945, aged 22
Born in Doncaster in Q2 1922
Son of Thomas E. Brown and May Brown, of Tickhill.
Prior to enlisting he was employed as a haulage hand at a local colliery, he joined the Air Force on 12 January 1942 and trained in Canada prior to joining his squadron.
Lived at 90 Sunderlnd St, Tickhill
Tickhill (St. Mary) Churchyard
The gravestone carries the inscription - Too dearly loved To be forgotten His loving mother, dad And family
Walter was the navigator aboard Mosquito mark VI, serial number “G” RS571, operating with 136 wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 418 Intruder squadron. On the night of 14/15 January 1945 they took off from their base at Hartfordbridge in Hampshire at 20:07 bound for an operational patrol over the Ardennes. On their return, the pilot stated he had 30 minutes of fuel remaining and the engines were cut due to the fuel shortage. The aircraft lost height and struck the top of trees in a fir plantation at Caesars Camp, close to Easthamstead in Surrey. The plane crashed at 00:55 hours, just 7 miles from their base. There were no bombs on board but a large amount of ammunition exploded causing a blaze that took the Bracknell N.F. Service until 06:00 to extinguish. From an inspection of the crash site, it was apparent that the aircraft was gliding in to attempt to make a belly landing.
Flying Officer (Navigator) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 418 (RCAF) Sqdn.
15 January 1945, aged 22
Born in Doncaster in Q2 1922
Son of Thomas E. Brown and May Brown, of Tickhill.
Prior to enlisting he was employed as a haulage hand at a local colliery, he joined the Air Force on 12 January 1942 and trained in Canada prior to joining his squadron.
Lived at 90 Sunderlnd St, Tickhill
Tickhill (St. Mary) Churchyard
The gravestone carries the inscription - Too dearly loved To be forgotten His loving mother, dad And family
Walter was the navigator aboard Mosquito mark VI, serial number “G” RS571, operating with 136 wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 418 Intruder squadron. On the night of 14/15 January 1945 they took off from their base at Hartfordbridge in Hampshire at 20:07 bound for an operational patrol over the Ardennes. On their return, the pilot stated he had 30 minutes of fuel remaining and the engines were cut due to the fuel shortage. The aircraft lost height and struck the top of trees in a fir plantation at Caesars Camp, close to Easthamstead in Surrey. The plane crashed at 00:55 hours, just 7 miles from their base. There were no bombs on board but a large amount of ammunition exploded causing a blaze that took the Bracknell N.F. Service until 06:00 to extinguish. From an inspection of the crash site, it was apparent that the aircraft was gliding in to attempt to make a belly landing.
Joe Dickinson (4748227)
Private - York and Lancaster Regiment - 1st Bn.
7 September 1943, aged 32
Born in Doncaster in Q2 1911
Son of Charles and Lily Dickinson; Husband of Nellie Dickinson, of Maltby, Yorkshire.
Fifth child born to the couple who had been married 7 years.
Lived at 8 Haslam Place, Maltby
Married in Rotherham - Q2 1936 - 1 Son 2 Daughters
Salerno War Cemetery
Originally buried at Palmi Civil Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 18 July 1944
Died during the invasion of Italy, on the 5th day following the landing on 3 September 1943
[also listed on Maltby memorial]
Private - York and Lancaster Regiment - 1st Bn.
7 September 1943, aged 32
Born in Doncaster in Q2 1911
Son of Charles and Lily Dickinson; Husband of Nellie Dickinson, of Maltby, Yorkshire.
Fifth child born to the couple who had been married 7 years.
Lived at 8 Haslam Place, Maltby
Married in Rotherham - Q2 1936 - 1 Son 2 Daughters
Salerno War Cemetery
Originally buried at Palmi Civil Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 18 July 1944
Died during the invasion of Italy, on the 5th day following the landing on 3 September 1943
[also listed on Maltby memorial]
Frank Ellis (153643)
Captain - Royal Artillery - 111 Field Regt
8 December 1943, aged 27
Born in Huddersfield in Q3 1916
Son of Joshua Ellis, and of Martha Ann Ellis, of Tickhill, Yorkshire.
He was educated at Tickhill National School and Doncaster Grammar School. After being employed as a civilian clerk in the West Riding Constabulary, he joined the Huddersfield Borough Police Force on 02 December 1937 and was attached to “A” Division. He was a keen sportsman and played with the Borough Police cricket team. His father, the late Mr Joshua Ellis, served for many years in the West Riding Constabulary. At the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Artillery and soon attained the rank of sergeant. He was afterwards granted a commission and was promoted to the rank of captain, within a short space of time.
Lived at 4 Rawson Road, Tickhill
Sangro River War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Sometime we will understand The meaning of our tears
Originally buried in a battlefield cemetery before being reburied in present location on 13 May 1944
Captain Ellis had served overseas about 18 months and had been involved in the fighting in Libya and North Africa, he then took part in the fighting in Sicily and the landings in Italy, he had also been recommended for the Military Cross.
Captain - Royal Artillery - 111 Field Regt
8 December 1943, aged 27
Born in Huddersfield in Q3 1916
Son of Joshua Ellis, and of Martha Ann Ellis, of Tickhill, Yorkshire.
He was educated at Tickhill National School and Doncaster Grammar School. After being employed as a civilian clerk in the West Riding Constabulary, he joined the Huddersfield Borough Police Force on 02 December 1937 and was attached to “A” Division. He was a keen sportsman and played with the Borough Police cricket team. His father, the late Mr Joshua Ellis, served for many years in the West Riding Constabulary. At the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Artillery and soon attained the rank of sergeant. He was afterwards granted a commission and was promoted to the rank of captain, within a short space of time.
Lived at 4 Rawson Road, Tickhill
Sangro River War Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Sometime we will understand The meaning of our tears
Originally buried in a battlefield cemetery before being reburied in present location on 13 May 1944
Captain Ellis had served overseas about 18 months and had been involved in the fighting in Libya and North Africa, he then took part in the fighting in Sicily and the landings in Italy, he had also been recommended for the Military Cross.
Bateman Redge Garnett (169000)
Flying Officer (Pilot) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 158 Sqdn.
18 July 1944, aged 21
Born in Rotherham in Q1 1923
(Son of Henry Redge and Winifred Crossland Garnett)
His father died in December 1943.
Lived at Westgarth, Tickhill
Banneville-La-Campagne War Cemetery
Originally buried at near St Pierre du Jonquet before being reburied in present location on 4 March 1946.
Was part of the crew of Handley Page Halifax mk III serial number MZ703 with squadron coding of NP-Q which was airborne from Lissett at 03:27 on a mission to bomb enemy positions around Caen. He aircraft was part of a massive aerial bombardment in support of ground forces that opened Operation Goodwood. At 05:45, 1,056 Handley Page Halifax and Avro Lancaster heavy bombers flying at 3,000 feet dropped 4,800 long tons of high explosive bombs around Colombelles, the steelworks, on the positions of the 21st Panzer Division and on the village of Cagny, reducing half of it to rubble. Garnett’s aircraft crashed between St-Pierre-du-Jonquet (Calvados) and Bellengreville, 12 km ESE of Caen.
Flying Officer (Pilot) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 158 Sqdn.
18 July 1944, aged 21
Born in Rotherham in Q1 1923
(Son of Henry Redge and Winifred Crossland Garnett)
His father died in December 1943.
Lived at Westgarth, Tickhill
Banneville-La-Campagne War Cemetery
Originally buried at near St Pierre du Jonquet before being reburied in present location on 4 March 1946.
Was part of the crew of Handley Page Halifax mk III serial number MZ703 with squadron coding of NP-Q which was airborne from Lissett at 03:27 on a mission to bomb enemy positions around Caen. He aircraft was part of a massive aerial bombardment in support of ground forces that opened Operation Goodwood. At 05:45, 1,056 Handley Page Halifax and Avro Lancaster heavy bombers flying at 3,000 feet dropped 4,800 long tons of high explosive bombs around Colombelles, the steelworks, on the positions of the 21st Panzer Division and on the village of Cagny, reducing half of it to rubble. Garnett’s aircraft crashed between St-Pierre-du-Jonquet (Calvados) and Bellengreville, 12 km ESE of Caen.
© IWM (CL 476) Vertical photographic-reconnaissance aerial of a bombed area around Sannerville and Banneville la Campagne east of Caen, France, following a daylight attack on German fortified positions by aircraft of Bomber Command on the morning of 18 July 1944, in support of Operation GOODWOOD. The whole area around the target point is covered with a dense concentration of deep craters.
Peter Raymond Harris (581152)
Sergeant (Observer) - Royal Air Force - 18 Sqdn.
16 July 1940, aged 19
Born in Hull in Q1 1921
(Son of Harry and Lily Harris)
Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery
Was the Observer on Bristol Blenheim P6933 which was airborne from West Raynham at 04:52 part of a force to attack ports and airfields in the low countries. The shot down at 06:50 and crashed in the sea off the coast of Holland 10 km northwest of Walcheren sea. The shooting down of the aircraft was attributed to a Messerschmidt BF 109 flown by Feldwebel Georg Kiening of 06/Jagdeschwader 54 – “Grunherz” (The Green Hearts). The body of Harris was retrieved from the sea on 23rd July by the German Navy in boat 823.
Sergeant (Observer) - Royal Air Force - 18 Sqdn.
16 July 1940, aged 19
Born in Hull in Q1 1921
(Son of Harry and Lily Harris)
Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery
Was the Observer on Bristol Blenheim P6933 which was airborne from West Raynham at 04:52 part of a force to attack ports and airfields in the low countries. The shot down at 06:50 and crashed in the sea off the coast of Holland 10 km northwest of Walcheren sea. The shooting down of the aircraft was attributed to a Messerschmidt BF 109 flown by Feldwebel Georg Kiening of 06/Jagdeschwader 54 – “Grunherz” (The Green Hearts). The body of Harris was retrieved from the sea on 23rd July by the German Navy in boat 823.
John Edward Harrison (402396)
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 1st Bn.
1 June 1940, aged 32
Born in Foleshill, Warwickshire in Q2 1908
Son of Harry and Alice Harrison, of Maltby, Yorkshire; husband of Ethel Harrison, of Maltby
Served 7 years in Coldstream Guards, and had been in France since Sept 1939.
Lived at 12 Queens Ave, Maltby
Married in Rotherham - Q1 1936 - 3 children
Marquise Communal Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In memory's garden We meet each day. His loving wife And children
Originally buried at Bray Dunes New Military Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 18 November 1947
Died in France during the Dunkirk evacuation
[Maltby memorial]
Guardsman - Coldstream Guards - 1st Bn.
1 June 1940, aged 32
Born in Foleshill, Warwickshire in Q2 1908
Son of Harry and Alice Harrison, of Maltby, Yorkshire; husband of Ethel Harrison, of Maltby
Served 7 years in Coldstream Guards, and had been in France since Sept 1939.
Lived at 12 Queens Ave, Maltby
Married in Rotherham - Q1 1936 - 3 children
Marquise Communal Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - In memory's garden We meet each day. His loving wife And children
Originally buried at Bray Dunes New Military Cemetery before being reburied in present location on 18 November 1947
Died in France during the Dunkirk evacuation
[Maltby memorial]
Roger Malcolm Helliwell (14612384)
Private - King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - 1/4th Bn.
27 June 1944, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1925
Son of Fred and Minnie Helliwell, of Tickhill, Yorkshire.
Roger worked for a local coal merchant prior to being conscripted to the army. He apparently went to war under a cloud, this is according to family stories, he was not supposed to go to war because of the employment he was in at the time, however his employer decided that every young man should defend King and Country and disposed of his services.-
Lived at 101 Doncaster Road, Tickhill
Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville
The gravestone carries the inscription - "O rest in the Lord" Gone from our home But not from our hearts
Originally buried at SW Fontenay le Pesnel before being reburied in present location on 14 June 1945
Killed in action during Operation Martlet, during the Normandy campaign. Believed to have been shot in the chest.
Private - King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - 1/4th Bn.
27 June 1944, aged 19
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1925
Son of Fred and Minnie Helliwell, of Tickhill, Yorkshire.
Roger worked for a local coal merchant prior to being conscripted to the army. He apparently went to war under a cloud, this is according to family stories, he was not supposed to go to war because of the employment he was in at the time, however his employer decided that every young man should defend King and Country and disposed of his services.-
Lived at 101 Doncaster Road, Tickhill
Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville
The gravestone carries the inscription - "O rest in the Lord" Gone from our home But not from our hearts
Originally buried at SW Fontenay le Pesnel before being reburied in present location on 14 June 1945
Killed in action during Operation Martlet, during the Normandy campaign. Believed to have been shot in the chest.
George Margetts (13027100)
Serjeant - Pioneer Corps
27 November 1943, aged 44
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1899
(son of Jesse and Anne Margetts, and step-son of Elizabeth Margetts; husband of Joan Margetts (died 1932) and then Jessie Smith Margetts)
Serviced in Highland Light Infantry 75434 in First World War
Mother died in 1910 and father in 1933. Father remarried in 1911.
Lived at 20 Victoria Terrace, Tickhill
First marriage in Doncaster - 6 November 1918 - 4 sons and 1 daughter
Second marriage in Durham South Eastern - Q1 1942 - 1 daughter
Billingham (St Cuthbert's) Churchyard
Died in the United Kingdom, death registered in Durham South Eastern district
Serjeant - Pioneer Corps
27 November 1943, aged 44
Born in Doncaster in Q1 1899
(son of Jesse and Anne Margetts, and step-son of Elizabeth Margetts; husband of Joan Margetts (died 1932) and then Jessie Smith Margetts)
Serviced in Highland Light Infantry 75434 in First World War
Mother died in 1910 and father in 1933. Father remarried in 1911.
Lived at 20 Victoria Terrace, Tickhill
First marriage in Doncaster - 6 November 1918 - 4 sons and 1 daughter
Second marriage in Durham South Eastern - Q1 1942 - 1 daughter
Billingham (St Cuthbert's) Churchyard
Died in the United Kingdom, death registered in Durham South Eastern district
John Edmund Pope (C/KX 111806)
Stoker 1st Class - Royal Navy - H.M. Submarine Thorn
11 August 1942, aged 21
Born in Goole in Q1 1921
(son of Edmund Victor and Ruth Pope)
Mother died in 1939
Lived at 87 Doncater Road, Tickhill
Chatham Naval Memorial
On 7 August 1942 Thorn encountered the Italian torpedo boat Pegaso, escorting the steamer Istria from Benghazi, off southern Crete. Pegaso spotted an escorting aircraft machine-gunning the sea’s surface and moved in to investigate. Just four minutes after the aircraft’s attack the Pegaso picked up a contact and carried out seven attacks after which contact was lost. Thorn failed to return from the patrol and is believed to have been lost in this attack. She was declared overdue on 11 August 1942
Note - Cyril Maples (P/JX 157413) of Barnsley was also lost on the Thorn
Stoker 1st Class - Royal Navy - H.M. Submarine Thorn
11 August 1942, aged 21
Born in Goole in Q1 1921
(son of Edmund Victor and Ruth Pope)
Mother died in 1939
Lived at 87 Doncater Road, Tickhill
Chatham Naval Memorial
On 7 August 1942 Thorn encountered the Italian torpedo boat Pegaso, escorting the steamer Istria from Benghazi, off southern Crete. Pegaso spotted an escorting aircraft machine-gunning the sea’s surface and moved in to investigate. Just four minutes after the aircraft’s attack the Pegaso picked up a contact and carried out seven attacks after which contact was lost. Thorn failed to return from the patrol and is believed to have been lost in this attack. She was declared overdue on 11 August 1942
Note - Cyril Maples (P/JX 157413) of Barnsley was also lost on the Thorn
John Christopher Spencer (1877281)
Sapper - Royal Engineers - 3 Field Sqn 7 January 1942 , aged 22 Born in Doncaster in Q4 1919 Son of Joseph and Sarah Kate Spencer, of Tickhill, Yorkshire. Lived at Wong Lane, Tickhill Benghazi War Cemetery Originally buried at Bengazi 1/500,000 map reference SX. 1628 before being reburied in present location on 10 March 1945 Killed in North Africa by an explosion when he was engaged in picking up mines in front of forward troops which had been left by the Germans when they withdrew. Major J A Powell, commanding 3 Field Squadron wrote on 25 May 1942 that “John was killed by an explosion on 07 January 1942, just north of Agedabia, he was engaged in picking up mines in front of our forward troops which had been left by the Germans when they withdrew from Agedabia the day before. It was a most dangerous and unpleasant job, but your son and the other men in his section tackled it without turning a hair. He was killed instantly and certainly never knew anything about it. He is buried just north of Agedabia aerodrome where his comrades put a cross on his grave” |
Philip Stocks (1112375)
Leading Aircraftman - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - Abdair 24 June 1943, aged 31 Born in Doncaster in 14 March 1912 (son of Edmund and Mary Anne Stocks; husband of Norah Stocks) Prior to joining up Philip was employed as a transport driver for Middleton’s in Tickhill. Lived at 27 Worksop Road, Tickhill Married in Doncaster - Q3 1935 - 1 son 1 daughter Ambon War Cemetery Originally buried at Cape Marakee, Kario Village before being reburied in present location on 3 February 1947 Taken prisoner by the Japanese in February 1942. Died of bacterial dysentery. His wife received the telegram on 25 November 1943. |
Alfred James Storey (1531345)
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 16 Bty, 2 HAA Regt Between 26 and 27 April 1941, aged 23 Born in Worksop in Q3 1917 Son of George and Annie Elizabeth Storey, of Tickhill, Yorkshire. Before joining the army he was employed at Harworth Colliery Brother of Thomas Storey Lived at 2 Westgate, Tickhill Athens Memorial Died at sea whilst being evacuated from Greece and the ship was sunk |
Thomas Storey (T/124781)
Corporal - Royal Army Service Corps 11 July 1944, aged 25 Born in Worksop in Q2 1919 Son of George and Annie Elizabeth Storey, of Tickhill, Yorkshire. Brother of Alfred James Storey Lived at 2 Westgate, Tickhill Rome War Cemetery The gravestone carries the inscription - When day is done And shadows fall We think of you Originally buried at Allied Cemetery Via Prenestina before being reburied in present location on 6 February 1945 Died in Italy, it is believed that he volunteered as a despatch rider, killed when the motorcycle he was riding ran over a landmine |
Leslie Swinburn (842437)
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 9 Coast Regt
5 March 1943, aged 26
Born in Doncaster in 23 November 1916
Son of Blanche Maxfield, of Wadworth, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Enlisted 1934. Previously a labourer
Lived at 8 Council Estate, Wadworth (previously 1 Prospect View, Doncaster Road, Tickhill)
Singapore Memorial
Became a prisoner of the Japanese when Singapore surrendered on 15 February 1942. Died as a prisoner of war when around 600 were massacred on Ballale Island.
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 9 Coast Regt
5 March 1943, aged 26
Born in Doncaster in 23 November 1916
Son of Blanche Maxfield, of Wadworth, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Enlisted 1934. Previously a labourer
Lived at 8 Council Estate, Wadworth (previously 1 Prospect View, Doncaster Road, Tickhill)
Singapore Memorial
Became a prisoner of the Japanese when Singapore surrendered on 15 February 1942. Died as a prisoner of war when around 600 were massacred on Ballale Island.
John Herbert Williamson (847891)
Gunner - Royal Artillery - 12 Bty., 6 H.A.A. Regt. 26 July 1943, aged 28 Born in Manchester in approx 1915 (son of Mary Kendrick; step-son of John Thomas Kendrick) Enlisting he was employed at Harworth Colliery Lived at 19 King Edward Road, Tickhill Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Originally buried at Hintock Valley Camp before being reburied in present location on 12 March 1946 13 & 15 Btys at P1 & P2 airfields in Sumatra and then as infantry in Java. Died of dysentery as a prisoner of war of the Japanese whilst working on the Burma-Thailand railway. |