Headstone spotted at Sheffield (Tinsley Park) Cemetery for Dvr Donald Crossley, Royal Pioneer Corps, who died on 29 October 1946, age 22. Not listed on CWGC, burial register merely gives his occupation as "labourer". 1939 Register not particuarly relevant as he would have been too young. Additional photos on Find-a-Grave: Donald Crossley (1924-1946) - Find a Grave...
DC says he was a furniture remover living at 86 Brown Street, Sheffield, and makes no mention of military service. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis.
His name caught my eye, checking through one of my books I found this story. A couple of years ago I discovered that this Donald Crossley was NOT killed as stated ! He survived the war Donald Crossley — The 95th Bomb Group (H)
No, Sorry to disappoint you ! I am WELL AWARE that it is Two Different people with the same name at the same time, just thought that I would show that coincidence. Also that how Wrong some reports can be regards informing of Military deaths ! Simple really !
I now have a copy of his service record, which indicates that tuberculosis was aggravated by service. In From The Cold will put his case forward.
