Hilda May Priest (24)

Enemy bombers released their bomb loads over West Bridgford at 01.00 (on May 9th 1941). Damage to property and infrastructure was extensive and 41 Bridgford residents were killed. For an excellent account of the Luftwaffe’s attack on West Bridgford, see David Needham, Battle of the Flames, Nottingham’s Fight for Survival in WWII (2nd Ed. Chesterfield: Banister Publications Ltd, 2020 p.p. 119-123. First Ed. Horizon Press, 2009).

Nottingham Evening Post, Deaths, Monday May 12th 1941: PRIEST – Killed by enemy action, Hilda May aged 25, the only beloved daughter of James William and Ethel of 56, Lady Bay Road, WB. Funeral Thursday, 10 o’ clock, Wilford Hill from 20, Ella Road, WB – Broken hearted mother and father, also grandma and granddad Priest. PRIEST – Hilda, suddenly, beloved niece and little pal – Uncle Walter, Auntie Dora. Auntie Annie. PRIEST – Suddenly, Hilda aged 25 years. Loved by all – From aunties and uncles, grandpa and grandma. Nottingham Evening Post, 9/5/1942, Page 2, In Memoriam: PRIEST – In loving memory of our dear daughter Hilda, killed by enemy action May 9th 1941. Time wears away the edge of grief but memory turms back every leaf. Sadly missed – Mam and dad. PRIEST - Sweetest memories of Hilda, enemy action. A beautiful memory, a smiling face, a broken link we can never replace. – Grandma, grandpa, auntie May. PRIEST – Cherished memories of our dear niece Hilda, May 9th 1941. Beautiful memories treasured ever of happy years we spent together – anuntie Dora, Uncle Walter. PRIEST – Loving memories of our dear niece Hilda, May 9th 1941. A chord on memory’s harp was softly touched today – Auntie Annie “Yorkshire”. PRIEST – Beloved niece of Hilda and Albert. PRIEST – Hilda, Died May 9th 1941. Fondly remembered – Mrs Fox and Pamela. PRIEST – Sincere remembrance of Hilda. Eveeryone’s friend – I and F Lenton. Grave Reference: Wilford Hill: E19/10 Buried: May 15th 1941