World War Two

Maurice Winspear left behind no known friends or family when he died. An appeal was launched for mourners to give the World War Two soldier a proper goodbye.

Alan Mitcheson was just 11 when he saw a bomber crash near his home in Sunderland, killing Officer Cyril Barton.

Gladys Jones was an integral part of Blue Watch from 1941-1944 and was so committed, she was even on call on her wedding day.