Gordon Andrew McQuater

Rank:Sub-Lt. (A)
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Name of Rgt or Ship:H.M.S. Nightjar
Died:12/05/1945Age:20
How Died:Accidental
Country of burial:U.K.Grave Photo:No
Cemetery or Memorial:Wardley (St. Mary's) R.C. Cemetery
Town Memorial:Sale
Extra Information:
Attended Altrincham Grammar School.   Joined the editorial staff of the
Sale Office of the Guardian newspaper.   An enthusiastic cricketer and
played for the Ashton on Mersey C.C.

Volunteered for the RNAS under the "Y" Scheme.   In November 1942 (on his
18th birthday) he was called to service and was commissioned in April 1944.
 He was completing his training as an Observer, part of which was
accomplished in the USA.

He had just announced his engagement to Gwynneth Clark of Ashley Drive,
Sale.

Killed in a flying accident on the Isle of Man.

Burial report in 25/05/1945 edition of the local newspaper.
Memorials found on:
Altrincham Grammar School
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