Appeal - John William Sommers

 

Appeal

Relatives sought. The Commonwealth War Grave Commission would like to erect a military headstone for John William Sommers, who is buried at Oyster-mouth Cemetery.  John, born 22nd April 1900, served with the Royal Navy, enlisting 3 October 1915, and served on HMS Impregnable. His last posting was at the HMS Vivid I, shore establishment.

John died, 8th July 1919.  John’s parents, John and Harriet Sommers lived at the family home in Mill Lane, Blackpill. John is remembered on the Blackpill War Memorial at Clyne Chapel.

 

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