Crowston, Arthur Stanley

Conflict Commemorated:WW2

Address:Cemetery

Parish:Winterton

Type of Memorial:Addition to Gravestone

Commisioned By:Crowston Family

Description:Vertical rectangular grey stone with square top and double checks stepping down, appears to stand on horizontal rectangular foundation which is overgrown. Recessed panel to each side extends vertically from checks and contains parallel line and flower decoration. Dedication in inscribed, self coloured lettering.

Inscription:IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ ANNIE/ BELOVED WIFE OF ERNEST CROWSTON/ WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26TH 1919 AGED 23 YEARS/ ALSO STALEY/ BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE/ DIED ON WAR SERVICE MARCH 23RD 1943/ AGED 26 YEARS./ FOR THOSE WE LOVED

Surveyor/ Supplier of Information:C.J.A.

Notes:Refers to:- Arthur Stanley Crowston. Engine Room Artificer Third Class P/MX54553, Royal Navy. HM Submarine 'Turbulent'. Died 23rd March 1943, aged 26 years. Son of Ernest and Annie S Crowston (nee Martin) of Ashby, Lincs. Missing and commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Panel 77. Column 2.