As with the Thornley Roll, this listing has been compiled from the database of World War Two casualties held by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Additional information has been gathered by researching various local newspapers and archive sources. The specific newspaper reference, where one has been found, is included in each entry. Further details--and corrections--most welcome
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Armstrong, Aircraftsman 1st Class Robert 1034646
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Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Son of James and Sarah Armstrong, of Ludworth, Co Durham
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Thornley Cemetery, Sec 8, Grave 634
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Brain, Fusilier John Joseph 4611436
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1st Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
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Died: 24th April 1941, aged 33
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Phaleron War Cemetery, Greece, 15 D 2
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Lumsden, Flt Sgt (Air Gunner) William 1061816 DFM
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156 Squadron Royal Air Force
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Died: 2nd January 1944, aged 21
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Son of James William and Dora Lumsden, of Ludworth, Co Durham
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Berlin War Cemetery, Germany Coll. Grave 5 L 27-29
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156 Squadron was an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber squadron in No 3 Group of RAF Bomber Command at this time.All seven crew were killed when aircraft JB746 was lost on a mission to Berlin. Flt Sgt Lumsden was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his previous service with 427 Squadron.
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Templeton, Sergeant Geoffrey 1382817
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Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Died: 3rd February 1943, aged 20
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Son of Annie Jane Templeton and stepson of Thomas Bell Hedley, of Ludworth, Co Durham
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Runnymede Memorial, Panel 166
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White, LAC Wilfred Jonas 1087530
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Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Died: 13th December 1944, aged 29
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Son of Joseph and Loruhamah White, of Ludworth, Co Durham
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Shadforth Cemetery, Co Durham Grave 336
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OLD THORNLEY HOME
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THORNLEY WW2 ROLL OF HONOUR
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