Roll Of Honour
Surnames containing 'Mawson' |
| Mawson, Leslie P/JX 397926 | ||
| Died: 20th Sep, 1944. | ||
| Able Seaman | Aged: 20 | |
| from Bradford UK | ||
| Leslie Mawson was the twenty-year-old son of Thomas Gilbert Mawson (a gardener) and Agnes Mawson. It is understood that he died at home from coal gas poisoning having committed suicide Bradford Observer - Saturday 23 September 1944 Shipley Seaman Gassed Himself A verdict that "Death was due to from coal-gas poisoning, self-administered while suffering from mental' depression," was returned by the jury at an inquest at Shipley yesterday on Ordinary Seaman Leslie Mawson (20). of 14, West Royd Road. Shipley. Mawson had been ill since May and had recently returned from hospital at Liverpool. He was suffering from a duodenal ulcer, which brought about a nervous condition. |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
A Tribute To Submariners
I have often looked for an opportunity of paying tribute to our submariners.
There is no branch of His Majesty's Forces which in this war has suffered the same proportion of total loss as our submarine service.
It is the most dangerous of all services.
That is perhaps the reason why the First Lord tells me that the entry into it is keenly sought by Officers and Men.
I feel sure the House would wish to testify its gratitude and admiration to our Submariners for their Skill - Courage and Devotion which has proved of inestimable value to the sustenance of our country.
Winston Churchill
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We Will Remember Them |
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