Philip Stanton (17)

Nottingham’s heaviest loss of life at a single location during May 9th 1941’s air raid occurred within the Co-op Bakery on Meadow Lane where 49 night shift workers perished. The bakery was hit twice; one bomb caused tons of flour stored on upper floors to crash down to ground level. A second device penetrated the bakery’s air raid shelter roof before exploding amongst the assembled work force. Rescue efforts were impeded by blazing fat. For an excellent account of this incident, see David Needham, Battle of the Flames, Nottingham’s Fight for Survival in WWII (2nd Ed. Chesterfield: Banister Publications Ltd, 2020 p.p. 141-142. First Ed. Horizon Press, 2009). Philip Stanton was killed on duty at the Co-0p Bakery on Meadow Lane, Nottingham.

Nottingham Evening Post, 9/5/1942, Page 2, In Memoriam: STANTON – Philip, May 9th 1941 by enemy action. Swift and sudden was the call to one so dear and loved by all. Loving memories from dad, mam, sister and brother.