Victor George Potter
He had been employed at Welbeck Colliery.
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Was the adopted/foster son of Mr & Mrs A. J. Greaves of 1 Queen Street, Warsop.
possible parents Frederick and Mary Elsie Potter of Gringley on the Hill, Retford.
Victor was killed on the 2nd day of fighting during the second Battle of El Alamain (23/10-11/11/1942)
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser 26/11/1942
News of Local Soldiers : Victor George Potter, Killed in Action.
Mr & Mrs Greaves of 1 Queen Street, Warsop have received the sad news that their adopted son, Victor George Potter, was killed in action while serving in the Notts Yeomanry and before he was employed at Welbeck Colliery. He was 22 years of age.
Victor is buried at El Alamein War Cemetery, plot VIII B 23-26.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser 26/10/1944: In Memorium
Potter; In loving memory of our dear foster son, Victor George Potter who was killed in action on 24th October 1942 at El Alamein. From loving Mam, Dad Mr & Mrs A J Greaves of 1 Queen Street, Warsop.
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