Simpson, Squadron Leader (Pilot) Joseph Cunningam 36147
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105 Squadron Royal Air Force (Mentioned in Despatches)
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Died: 23rd October 1942, aged 25
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Son of James and Priscilla Esther Simpson, of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; husband of Sally Simpson of Wheatley Hill, Co Durham
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Westdongeradeel (Raad) Protestant Churchyard, Holland Row 16 Grave A
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105 Squadron was a Mosquito light bomber squadron in RAF Bomber Command at this time.
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Smith, Pilot Officer William Reveler 190551
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102 Squadron RAF
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Died: 8th February 1945, aged 32
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Son of Roger and Elizabeth Smith of Staithes, Yorkshire
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Leopardsburg War Cemetery, Belgium 1 B 9
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102 Squadron was a Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber unit at this time. Aircraft NA175 was shot down by a nightfighter while returning from a bombing mission against Goch. Two of the seven crew were injured: P/O Smith was the only fatality.
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Stogdale, Flt Sgt (W.OP/Air Gnr) Christopher Walls 12117446
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55 Squadron RAF
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Died: 31st August 1944
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Faenza War Cemetery, Italy VII D 9
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55 Squadron was a Martin Baltimore twin-engined light bomber unit at this time.
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Walton, L/Cpl Leslie 4395721
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6th Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment)
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Died: 13th September 1944, aged 30
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Son of William and Sarah Walton and stepson of Garrett Burrell, of Wheatley Hill, Co Durham
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Wingate (Wheatley Hill) Cemetery, Co Durham Sec F Grave 582
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Worthington, L/Cpl James 4342586
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1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
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Died: 18th October 1944, aged 34
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No CWGC Next of Kin details
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Son of Anthony and Alice Worthington, of Wheatley Hill, Co Durham
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Venray War Cemetery, Holland II E 12
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Originally enlisted The East Yorkshire Regiment
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Young, Petty Officer Stoker William, P/KX 79038
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HMS Redstart, Royal Navy
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Died: 24th December 1941, aged 32
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Son of George and Edith Young, husband of Margaret Young (nee Kerr), of Wheatley Hill, Co Durham
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, Panel 92
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HMS Redstart was an RN minelayer and was part of the force
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defending Hong Kong against the Japanese in December 1941. The ship was scuttled on the 19th December 1941 to prevent it falling into enemy hands. Photograph: Sunderland Echo 7/2/42
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The Ludworth WW2 Roll of Honour
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OLD THORNLEY HOME
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