John Thomas Wharton
Service number
996396
Military unit
Royal Artillery
Address
Unknown
Date of birth
24 Nov 1911
Date of death
10 Sep 1940 (29 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
He was a bus conductor in 1939.
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Family history
He was the son of Jack and Annie Wharton and the brother of Dorothy, Edith, George and James Wharton. In 1939, they lived at 19, South Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. husband of Nellie May Wharton, of Kimberley. John Thomas Wharton and Nellie Cooper were married in 1940 shortly before his death. She later lived at Kimberley.
Military history
Eastwood Cemetery Grave 695.
Because he was laid to rest locally in Eastwood Cemetery rather than an overseas military cemetery, it is highly probable he passed away while stationed in the UK during the intense home defence operations of September 1940.
Extra information
Unknown
Photographs
No photos