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Air Raid Wardens 1941

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Esta

Esta Report 7 Nov 2007 19:28

Hi

Can anyone advise where I can find information on air raid wardens killed in bombings in 1941.

I am looking for William Jordan an ARW killed in Newport, Gwent during a raid on the 1st July 1941. I'm trying to find out whether he was awarded a medal or not.

Thanks for any info.

Sue

Researching:
Millichamp, Fisher, Baker, Smith, Much Marcle, Ashford, Glenister, Parsley/Parslow

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 7 Nov 2007 19:31

There is an entry for him under civilian war dead on the CWGC site as follows:-

Name: JORDAN, WILLIAM HENRY
Initials: W H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Civilian
Regiment/Service: Civilian War Dead
Age: 40
Date of Death: 01/07/1941
Additional information: Air Raid Warden. Son of Elizabeth Jordan, of 5 Downing Street, and of the late Walter Jordan; husband of Emily Louisa Jordan, of 50 Archibald Street. Died at Eveswell Street.
Casualty Type: Civilian War Dead
Reporting Authority: NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Unfortunately no mention of a medal.

Esta

Esta Report 7 Nov 2007 19:35

Thanks very much for the help and information.

If anyone else could help with any information I would be really grateful.

Sue

Researching:
Millichamp, Fisher, Baker, Smith, Much Marcle, Ashford, Glenister, Parsley/Parslow

Esta

Esta Report 7 Nov 2007 22:02

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Researching:
Millichamp, Fisher, Baker, Smith, Much Marcle, Ashford, Glenister, Parsley/Parslow

Joe ex Bexleyheath

Joe ex Bexleyheath Report 7 Nov 2007 22:19

Suggest that you go to or contact the West Glamorgan Archive Service - online address :

http://www.swansea.gov.uk/westglamorganarchives/

though he was classified as Civilian stress that he was an ARP Warden.