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Recovered 31.07.2023 from https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/3113243/thomas-gull/
THOMAS GULL
Civilian War Dead
Date of Death 16 January 1943 Age 67 years old
Buried VENTNOR, URBAN DISTRICT Civilian War Dead
A.R.P.; of 111A High Street. Husband of Edith Gull. Died at 111A High Stree
ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY
Friday, January 29, 1943 Page 3
Air Raid Victims Buried
The funerals of four victims of the recent raid on the Island took place on Friday afternoon.
The first was that of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gull. The Rector of a neighbouring parish officiated and gave a sympathetic address on the useful life which the deceased couple had spent, much of it in the parish. Mrs. Gull was always kind and helpful to the sick, while her husband had fulfilled his duties as only one would expect.
The only personal mourner was Mr. Reuben Batchelor, of Copnor, Portsmouth (son-in-law). The coffin was borne to the graveside by members of the First Aid and Rescue Parties, the bearers being Messrs. E. Phillips, L. Creese, A. Lale and A.G. Goff, and Messrs. C. Drudge, J. Milligan, H. Cooper and E. Morgan.
Others present included representatives of the local District Council, British Legion, Ancient Order of Foresters, British Red Cross Society, the local A.R.P. officer and members of the staff, together with a number of private residents.
The breast-plates revealed that Mr. Gull was 67 years of age and his wife 72.
There were a number of beautiful floral tributes.
Following this service the funerals took place of Mrs. and Miss Norman and were conducted by the Vicar of the parish. The mourners were Messrs. Harry Grant and Roger Grant (brothers), and Mr. C.W. Grant (nephew). Public representatives were again present, and several W.V.S. workers and the demolition party followed the coffins. Except that Mr. H.F. Grant carried a small posy, there were no flowers.
In both instances the bodies were interred in the same grave.
Mrs. Norman was aged 80 and her daughter was 52.