Ronald Wagstaffe
In 1939 he was working at Sketchley's as a junior salesman.
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Son of Archibald and Nellie Wagstaffe of 32 Hibbert Road, Mansfield.
Siblings: Kenneth born 1926 and Dennis born in 1930.
HMS President was the designation for men serving on one of the DEMS (Defensively Equipped Marchent Ships).
S.S. Orminster. A steam merchant sunk by U-480 on the way back to Isle of Wight from Juno Beach, Normandy on post D-Day operations. 7 died (1 seaman and 7 gunners) but 55 crew survived the sinking. Ronald was one of the gunners.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser: 30/8/1945: Roll of Honour
Wagstaffe: In loving memory of our dear son, AB Ronald Wagstaffe R.N. killed on active service Aug 25th 1944 from Mam, Dad, Ken (L/cpl) and Dennis, also his fiancee Lily.
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