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Blitz Victims List

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Walter Charles Edmondbury Mills

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Chief Cook, SS Shepperton Ferry

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Alexandra Jetty

Age: 52

Walter was killed with his shipmate Geoffrey when their ship the SS Shepperton Ferry was damaged during the Fire Raid.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by a shipmate.

Walter is buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Maynard Geoffrey Hiram 31 Assistant Steward, SS Shepperton Ferry 05 May 1941 Alexandra Jetty View

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