Corporal John Thomas "Jack" Dalby
25 Dec 1914 - 10 Mar 2008
Biography
Jack Dalby worked at Broomhill Colliery but left in 1955 as he developed a weak chest. He went to work on a road gang for Northumberland County Council and he was involved in an accident where he was crushed between two lorries. He survived and was nursed back to health at Ashington Hospital but was unable to work again. He died in 2008.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklington Patrol | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
GDPB 261/3
Occupation
Mining - colliery fitter
Address
7, Hartside Terrace, Chevington Drift, Northumberland
Other pictures
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Jack Dalby Defence Medal (from Derek Sillet)
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Jack Dalby Home Guard Certificate (from Derek Sillet)
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Jack Dalby Stand down Letter (from Derek Sillet)
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Jack Dalby Stand Down Letter (from Derek Sillet)
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388
1939 Register
Paperwork and Certificate from nephew Derek Sillet