Joseph Merquis
Joseph Merquis was a goods porter in 1939.
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Joseph Merquis was the son of Joseph and Nellie (Birkinshaw) Merquis and the brother of Lily, Gladys, Eva, Rubina, Margaret R and Eric Merquis. In 1939, they lived at 19, Baden Powell Road, Sneinton, Nottingham.
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Nottingham Evening Post, Deaths, Monday May 12th 1941 MERQUIS – Joseph, L.Cpl, killed in action. The best the earth can take. – Broken hearted sisters and brothers, Francis, Ruby, Theresa, Christine, Charlie. Nottingham Evening Post, 9/5/1942, Page 2, In Memoriam: MERQUIS - Memories of dear Joe. Your end came sudden, it made us cry, but the hardest part of all, you did not say goodbye. – Francis and Ruby. MERQUIS – Our loving son. We think of him in silence, and oft repeat his name, if only we could clasp his hand and see him smile again. – Mother, father, Chrissie. MERQUIS, – Joe, L/C – Precious memories of our dear brother, killed by enemy action May 9th 1941. Our farewells were left unspoken. Fondly remembered – Theresa and Charlie. Grave Reference: Wilford Hill F20/35. Buried 15/5/1941
Joseph Merquis
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The grave of Joseph Merquis at Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill). Epitaph: 'OUR DEAR SON. MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD IS A MEMORY OF YOU WHICH WILL NEVER GROW OLD'
Photo: David Nunn