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John Ernest Wright | |||
| Rank: | Corporal | Number: | 1067908 |
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | ||
| Died: | 29/12/1943 | Age: | 34 |
| How Died: | Died | ||
| Country of burial: | South Africa | Grave Photo: | Yes |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Johannesburg (West Park) Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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A native of Wallasey, he volunteered for the RAFVR in 1940 and served in Egypt for three years. He died in hospital in South Africa after of an illness that lasted several months. His father was the manager of Woods the Butchers, The Downs, Altrincham. He left a widow and two sons - John & Peter. M.I. - "We have to mourn the loss of John. Beloved on Earth, regretted, Gone. Mizpah". The mystical word MIZPAH bears many messages, e.g. : I am thinking of you Take good care Forgive me I like you a lot All will turn out well Do not give in There is hope You mean so much to me You are a wonderful person God's speed You are so special etc. , etc. ... | |||
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