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Francis Charles Roy Peckford

In memory of:

Ordinary Seaman Francis Charles Roy Peckford

August 24, 1940

Military Service


Service Number:

P/SSX 31755

Age:

20

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Penzance

Additional Information


Son of Joseph and Rosalie Peckford, of Change Islands, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 187 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 43, Column 3.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Medals– These are the Medals of Francis Charles Roy Peckford. P/SSX 31755. 
(I am his great nephew Robert Peckford, and I am in the Canadian Military myself.)

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