Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Peter J. Hollingsworth, son of Percy and Ivy Hollingsworth, of 2 Close Head, Thornton. Born on 1 December 1925, enlisted 29 June 1943. He served in different units of the Royal Engineers, the 7TB from 16 September 1943, the 507 Field Company from 8 January 1944, and the 639 Field Squadron from 28 February, 1944. He embarked from the UK for France on 3 June 1944. Sapper, Royal Engineers 629 Field Sqn, #14435785. Died of wounds 25 June, 1944, aged 18. Grave reference: 1.R 11, Hermanville War Cemetery, France.'