Memorial: M6227

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Edward Kingston Webb RN d. 1942, in the loss of HMS ‘Matabele’

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of Mary Jane Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Webb / who passed away Feb 28th 1928, aged 56 years. Peace perfect peace. / Also John E Webb / Died Oct 3rd 1946 Aged 81 years / And their beloved son / P / O John E Kingston Webb RN / Missing presumed killed 17th Jan 1942, aged 26 years / In loving memory of Frederick Aubrey Dyer / Died Dec 14th 1973 aged 76 / Beloved husband of Florence / Also Florence Ellen / devoted wife of Frederick / Died 1st Oct 1989 aged 93 years'

Details

Description: Kerb stone surrounding plot.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Matabele

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Webb, John Edward Kingston
Age: 26
Date of Death: 17/1/1942
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Matabele' sunk by 'U-454' on 17 Jan 1942 whilst escorting convoy PQ-8.
Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters