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Offline alveleyhistorian

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WW2 Civilian death 1940
« on: Saturday 10 February 24 16:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi there,
I am trying to find the grave of James Thomas Waterfield who was killed during an air raid at Smethwick 25th October 1940
I have tried the cwgc website, but that doesn’t list the exact cemetery.
Any help would be very much appreciated

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Re: WW2 Civilian death 1940
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 10 February 24 16:50 GMT (UK) »
Deceased online have the record but I only get this from a free search
Waterfield, James Thomas
burial date 30 October 1940
location West Midlands
Census information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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Re: WW2 Civilian death 1940
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 10 February 24 18:31 GMT (UK) »
Someone very kindly helped with this mystery
Uplands Cemetery plot number 21 / C / 14911
I live quite a long distance away, So if anyone lives near Uplands Cemetery perhaps they could possible take a photo for me x

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Re: WW2 Civilian death 1940
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 15 February 24 10:05 GMT (UK) »
There is burial information on find a grave. You can request a photo via their website.