Royal Navy War Grave Photos for Reference

Remembered Bishops Castle,Shropshire

Sub-Lieutenant (S) DEREK DAVID BOWEN

H.M.S. Exmouth, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
who died age 22
on 21 January 1940
Son of Benjamin David and Florence Bowen, of Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.
Remembered with honour
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

 

Coder ALBERT JAMES SHARP

P/JX 251616, H.M.S. Polyanthus, Royal Navy
who died age 39
on 20 September 1943
Son of Fred and Priscilla Sharp; husband of Marjorie Florence Sharp, of Harrow, Middlesex.
Remembered with honour
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Remembered Harrow Weald Cemetery

 

Seaman ALFRED JOHN WHITLEY

LT/JX 210401, H.M. Trawler Kingston Jacinth., Royal Naval Patrol Service
who died age 25
on 12 January 1943
Son of Thomas John and Ellen Amelia Whitley, of Holloway, London.
Remembered with honour
ISLINGTON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM

 

Petty Officer Writer ARTHUR QUADDY

C/MX96353, H.M.S. Royal Edgar., Royal Navy
who died age 31
on 23 November 1945
Son of Herbert John and Emily Maria Quaddy; husband of Mary Lavinia Quaddy, of Islington, London.
Remembered with honour
ISLINGTON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM

 

Ordinary Seaman ALBERT C. HUGHES

P/JX 638604, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy
who died age 19
on 14 May 1944
Son of Michael James Hughes and Clara Emmeline Hughes, of Workington.
Remembered with honour
WORKINGTON (HARRINGTON ROAD) CEMETERY


Victory, illness

HUGHES, Albert, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 38604, died

Royal Navy casualties, killed and died, May 1944

 

MARTIN, ARTHUR CHARLES WILLIAM

Rank:
Signalman
Service No:
LT/JX 175541
Date of Death:
02/11/1944
Age:
24
Regiment/Service:
Royal Naval Patrol Service

H.M.B.Y. Minesweeper 2252.
Grave Reference
Section B, Row B, No.12.
Cemetery
FROGMORE (HOLY TRINITY) BURIAL GROUND, ST. ALBANS
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. K.M. Platt of Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Herts.

 

ADAMS, BERTIE CHARLES THOMAS

Rank:
Petty Officer
Service No:
C/J 97026
Date of Death:
10/02/1943
Age:
38
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy
Grave Reference
Sec. N. Block 11. Grave 20676P.
Cemetery
ISLINGTON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Adams; husband of Gertrud Ida Martha Adams, of Holloway. London.

 

PERCY, ALFRED EDWARD

Rank:
Sick Berth Attendant
Service No:
C/MX 556898
Date of Death:
11/04/1946
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy

H.M.S. Pembroke.
Grave Reference
Sec. HB. Grave 789.
Cemetery
SOUTHGATE CEMETERY

 

MILMAN, ARTHUR

Rank:
Able Seaman
Service No:
P/JX 322070
Date of Death:
05/09/1946
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy

H.M.S. Victory
Grave Reference
Sec. A.C. Grave 1982.
Cemetery
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Arthur George and Annie Selina Milman; nephew of Mrs. E. A. Newsome, of Muswell Hill, London.

 

WATTS, DENNIS WILLIAM

Rank:
Able Seaman
Service No:
C/JX374507
Date of Death:
09/03/1946
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy

H.M.S. Orlando
Grave Reference
Sec. O. Block 10. Grave 22603P.
Cemetery
ISLINGTON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
Additional Information:
Foster-son of Phillip and Mary Ann Chapman, of Holloway, London.

 

SAUNDERS, GEORGE C.

Rank:
Stoker 1st Class
Service No:
P/KX. 146406
Date of Death:
23/08/1944
Age:
39
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy

H.M.S. Victory.
Grave Reference
Special Memorial, Row 3.
Cemetery
ST. PANCRAS CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Isabel Saunders and stepson of Richard Mantell, of Euston London; husband of Ellen Rose Saunders and father of Wren Ellen Saunders, W.R.N.S., all of whom were killed in the same incident.

 

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TOMPKINS, DOUGLAS GEORGE

Rank:
Sub-Lieutenant (A)
Date of Death:
14/01/1942
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Royal Naval Reserve

H.M.S. Daedalus
Grave Reference
Block J. Grave 124.
Cemetery
KEMPSTON CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Arthur James Tompkins and Hilda Elizabeth Tompkins; husband of Margaret Joyce Tompkins.

 

WRIGHT, ERNEST EDWIN

Rank:
Stoker 2nd Class
Service No:
C/KX 135194
Date of Death:
16/06/1942
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy

H.M.S. Hambledon
Grave Reference
Sec. A.C. Grave 999.
Cemetery
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of William and Rose Wright; husband of Florence Eleanore Wright, of Highgate, Middlesex.

 

A Father & Son

Name: GOODCHILD, ALBERT JAMES
Rank: Petty Officer
Service No: C/J 8342
Date of Death: 17/06/1946
Age: 53
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Marlborough.
Grave Reference: Sec. B. Joint grave 161.
Cemetery: BEXLEY (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Walter and Emily Goodchild; husband of Florence Maud Goodchild, of Sidcup. His son Maurice Irvine Taylor Goodchild also died.
　
Name: GOODCHILD, MAURICE IRVINE TAYLOR
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service No: C/JX 171768
Date of Death: 18/02/1942
Age: 17
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Pembroke IV.
Grave Reference: Sec. B. Joint grave 161.
Cemetery: BEXLEY (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of P.O. Albert James Goodchild, R.N., and Florence Maud Goodchild, of Sidcup. His father Albert James Goodchild also fell.

 

Petty Officer SCOTT LENNOX
Age 34
Died 03/05/1941

Petty Officer Sick Berth Royal Navy
United Kingdom
P/M 38548'
GOSPORT (ANN'S HILL) CEMETERY Plot 188. Grave 44.

SON OF GIBSON FAIRWEATHER SCOTT, AND OF MARGARET STORRIER SCOTT, OF CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY, MANCHESTER; HUSBAND OF EMILY SCOTT AND FATHER OF ISOBEL SCOTT, WHO DIED IN THE SAME INCIDENT.

Petty Officer LENOX SCOTT, R.N. - Mrs EMILY SCOTT Miss ISOBEL SCOTT 157 Grove Road, Gosport. Age 34,35,8 Died 3.5.41

An air raid on the night of Saturday 3rd of May 1941, totally destroyed the houses of 155 and 157 Grove Road, Gosport. Rescuers worked hard through the early hours of the night in an attempt to find any possible survivors, their endeavours were rewarded when 11 year old Rosemary Barnard was found alive, she was badly injured and was taken to Basingstoke Neurological Hospital. She was the only to be found alive, her mother, VIOLET ROSEALEA BARNARD (34), wife of Alexander, and their children JEAN (14) and SHIRLEY (9) of No.155 Grove Road. And Petty Officer LENOX SCOTT (34) a Sick Bay P.O. service number P/M 36548, his wife EMILY (35) and daughter ISOBEL (8) of No.157 Grove Road, Gosport, were found to have been killed. Lenox Scot, was the son of Gibson Fairweather and Margaret Storrier Scott

A family pet dog was recovered, alas also dead, a caring Air Raid Warden respectfu1ly buried the deceased animal, but it had to be reburied the next night, when an unexploded bomb detonated and the body of the dog was blown out of its grave.

The funeral of all those killed, took place on Friday 9th of May 1941 at Ann’s Hill Cemetery, Gosport. Mrs Violet Rosealea Barnard and her daughters Jean and Shirley, are laid to rest, Plot 165, Space 68, a6d they are commemorated by Civilian War Grave headstone.

Lenox Scott his wife Emily and daughter Isobel are laid to rest in the War brave Section, (See plan on back pages), Row 3, Grave 3, and they are commemorated by a CWG headstone.
Information by Den Budden

 

BOWERS GILES
Aged 36
Died 20/04/1942
Petty Officer Stoker
Royal Navy H.M.S. Quorn. United Kingdom
'P/KX 75726'
GOSPORT (ANN'S HILL) CEMETERY Plot 188. Grave 54.
SON OF JACK AND SUSAN BOWERS; HUSBAND OF MARJORIE NELLIE BOWERS, OF GOSPORT.

Petty Officer GILES BOWERS R.N. P/KX75726, Petty Officer, HMS Quorn Age 36 Died 20.4.42

Petty Officer GILES BOWERS was the son of Jack and Susan Bowers, he was married to Marjorie Nellie. Their home was at 9 Hamble Rd, Gosport, he was a Petty Officer Stoker aboard HMS Quorn, a Hunt Class’ destroyer pennant No L 66, and was launched 27th March 1940 on Monday 20th April 1942, the destroyer was patrolling off the English Coast, when she struck a mine. In the resulting explosion Petty Officer Giles was killed, although badly damaged, HMS Quorn managed to limp back to harbour, there were several other fatalities and many injuries, mostly amongst those in the engine room, were Giles Bowers was on duty. Petty Officer GILES BOWERS, R.N., was buried at Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, on Friday 1st May 1942, and is laid to rest in the War Graves Section (See plan on back pages), Row 5, Grave 4, and his final resting place is commemorated by a CWG headstone.
Information by Den Budden

 

RUSBRIDGE RICHARD THOMAS
Age 63
Died 17/05/1945
Stoker 1st Class Royal Navy H.M.S. Hornet.
United Kingdom
'P/KX 87951'
GOSPORT (ANN'S HILL) CEMETERY Plot 188. Grave 86.


Stoker RICHARD THOMAS RUSBRIDGE, R.N. P/KX 87951, Stoker Class 1, Royal Navy, HMS Hornet. Age 63 Died 17.5.1945

Stoker, RICHARD THOMAS RUSBRIDGE, Royal Navy, of No. 5 Freemantle Road, Gosport, passed away on Thursday 17th May 1945, after being admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport. It is thought that he died of a heart attack. RICHARD THOMAS RUSBRIDGE, R.N., was buried on Tuesday 22nd May 1945 in the War Graves Section (see plans on back pages), Row 5 Grave 6, and is commemorated by a CWG headstone.
Information by Den Budden

 

HIGGS WILLIAM HENRY
Age 47
Died 05/02/1945
Able Seaman Royal Navy H.M.S. Victory.
United Kingdom
'P/J 27922'
GOSPORT (ANN'S HILL) CEMETERY Plot 189. Grave 7. SON OF HARRY AND EMILY HIGGS; HUSBAND OF ELLEN HIGGS, OF ELSON, GOSPORT.

Able Seaman WILLIAM HENRY HIGGS, R.N. P/J 27922, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Victory. Age 47 Died 5.2.1945

Able Seaman WILLIAM HENRY HIGGS, was the son of Harry and Emily Higgs. He was the husband of Ellen Higgs, and they lived at No. 17, Albemarle Road, Elson, Gosport. He passed away on Monday 5th of February 1945. The cause was not given, but his death was attributable to war service. Able Seaman WILLIAM HENRY HIGGS, R.N., was buried on Thursday 8th February 1945, and is laid to rest in the War Graves Section (see plans on back pages), Row 6 Grave 9, and is commemorated by a CWG headstone.
Information by Den Budden