Stannesse, Pte J E, 4460703, DLI. Stalag 4C, POW No 251180.

Photograph, Sunderland Echo, 25/9/42, p 5: 'Pte J Stannesse (24), DLI, 16 Baltic Terrace, Pallion..missing in the Middle East.'

Swatten, Pte Charles William, MM, 4460708. From Stanhope, Co Durham. Military Medal for actions with 9 DLI on 2/11/42.

'Area of El Alamein.This man is a company stretcher bearer and was attached to No 12 Platoon for the attack on November 2nd 1942 on the area 300-301 grid lines. During the operation this man was a prisoner for two hours gaining valuable information about a counter attack and the layout of enemy positions. He escaped then decided to go back and try to obtain a marked map of whose existence he was aware. He was unsuccessful in this, but succeded in escaping again by pretending to look for German wounded. Subsequently on return to the platoon he performed numerous deeds of gallantry in bringing in and attending to our own and enemy wounded under heavy mortar fire, at all times showing a complete disregard of his own safety. He set a fine example of brave and unselfish devotion to duty to all who saw him. He was finally severely wounded in the execution of his duty, after giving his slit trench up to a wounded man whom he was attending.'

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Thompson, Pte B, 4460715, DLI. Stalag 4C, POW No 223537.

Thompson, Sgt Laurie, MM, 4460717. From Willington, Co Durham. Military Medal for actions with 9 DLI in the Middle East on 15/6/42. LG 24/9/42:

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News item, Sunderland Echo, 28/9/42, p 4: DSO for DLI Major [the first part of the report concerns the award of the DSO to Lt Col J E S Percy, DLI, MC]..........Military Medal goes to Sergt Laurie Thompson, Durham Light Infantry, of Willington. On June 15 the withdrawal of the battalion group along the coast to Tobruk was held up by an enemy force. An infantry attack was hastily organized and Sergeant Thompson's platoon formed part of it. In the early stages of the advance there were casualties and the officer commanding the platoon was wounded. Sergeant Thompson immediately took over and led his men with great coolness and resolution. They captured an enemy post together with one German officer and 17 other ranks in a bayonet charge. Subsequently Sergeant Thompson continued the advance for a further 200 yards and captured two enemy machine guns. Sergeant Thompson showed great courage in the face of heavy fire and a threat from enemy tanks and was an inspiration to his men in a dificult situation.'

Thompson, Pte S R 4460719, DLI. POW at PG 78, Italy in 1943.

Tinmouth, Pte James Robert, 4460720, DLI. Stalag 7A, POW No 124719. Photograph, Sunderland Echo, 2/6/41, p 4: 'Pte James Robert Tinmouth (DLI), 24, 4 Hodgson's Buildings, Wreath Quay Road, Monkwearmouth, reported missing.'

Voice, Pte G, 4460722, DLI. Stalag 344, POW No 220215.

Wake, Pte J, 4460723, DLI. Stalag 344, POW No 130646.

Wales, WOII (CSM) Wilson, 4460724. Died 22/4/43 serving with 16 DLI, aged 26. Son of Norah Wales, and stepson of James Patterson, of Gateshead, Co Durham; husband of Nora Wales, of Gateshead. Massicault War Cemetery, I M 2.

Walkinshaw, Pte J, 4460725, Stalag 344 in 1945, POW No 35841.

Walton, Pte A, 4460726, DLI. Stalag 4F, POW No 261816. PG 59, Italy, in 1943

Walton, Pte Edward, 4460727. Died 31/3/41, serving with 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), aged 25. Son of George Robert and Ethel Anne Walton; husband of Mabel Walton, of Howden-le-Wear, Co Durham. Khatoum Memorial, Sudan, Panel 1.

Ward, Cpl Robert, 4460730. Died 4/5/44, serving with 2 DLI. No CWGC age or Next of Kin details. Born Co Durham, enlisted Co Durham. Kohima War Cemetery, 4 B 4.

Watson, Pte John, 4460732. Died 18/4/41, serving with 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), aged 24. Alamein Memorial, Column 58.

Wilson, Pte J B, 4460739, Stalag 11B, POW No 138965. Previously held Italy.

Wilson, Pte John Edward 4460740. Died 30/1/44, serving with 16 DLI, aged 27. Son of Albert Edward Wilson, and of Margaret Wilson, of Jarrow, Co Durham. Cassino Memorial, Panel 10.

Clark, Pte William Walton, 4460751. Died 17/5/41, serving with 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), aged 24. Son of Thomas and Mary Clark, of Westgate-in-Weardale, Co Durham. Alamein Memorial, Column 58.

Devon, Pte Cecil Richard, 4460753. Died 15/5/41, serving with 1 DLI, aged 25. Son of William and Alice Jane Devon, of New Herrington, Co Durham. Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt, 4 F 5.

Hogan, Pte L, 4460764, DLI. Stalag 4D, POW No 262901.

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