South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 06 June 1942

Mother’s Hope For Son

ln confirmation of a telegram sent last week to Mr. and Mrs. James Stoyles, of John Street, Great Houghton, stating that their son,John James Stoyles, a First Class Stoker, had been reported missing, came a letter on Monday which informed them that their son, a First Class Stoker, had been reported missing, presumed killed on May 14 h while on war service.

Despite the message Mrs. Stoyles feels confident that her son is still alive. He the eldest of a family of eight sons and four daughters. He was called up at the outbreak of war. In February he came home on leave.

From C.G.W.C.:

STOKER 1ST CLASS JOHN JAMES STOYLES
Service Number: D/KX 98288
Regiment & Unit/Ship Royal Navy H.M.S. Trinidad

Date of Death
Died 14 May 1942

Buried or commemorated at PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 70, Column 3.

Additional Info
Son of James Percy and Alice Maud Stoyles, of Great Houghton, Yorkshire.