Norbury, (now part of Hazel Grove) St.Thomas has 26 Commonwealth War Graves in its churchyard.
It includes the grave of Albert Butterworth, who enlisted on 17 February 1917 and started training at Kinmel Camp on the North Wales coast. Five weeks later, after a bronchial attack, on the 21 March, he died of pneumonia in Rhyl Hospital. His body was returned home and buried on 24 March with full military honours.
It is also the resting place of Stephen Wynne VICKERS who was amongst the first recipients of the Distinguish Flying Cross.
Gunner 92723 Roland BAILEY.
Royal Garrison Artillery.
Died 13 Mar 1920, age 35.
Plot E Grave261.
Private 46723 William BROUGH.
South Lancashire Regiment, 1st Bn.
Died 30 Dec 1919, age 19.
D. D. 99 by D.
Son of the late Clr. Serjt. Inst. William Brough and Esther Brough, of 20, Warren Rd., Adswood, Stockport.
Sergeant 1311939 Geoffrey Eyre BROUGHTON.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Died 9 Oct 1942, age 21.
Section H. Grave 158.
Son of Joseph and Letitia Broughton, of Woodsmoor, Stockport.
Private TR4/26039 Albert BUTTERWORTH.
Training Reserve, 63rd Bn.
Died 21 Mar 1917, age 18.
New. 83.
Son of Albert and Fanny A. Butterworth, of 35, Sandywell St., Higher Openshaw, Manchester. Born at Hazel Grove, Stockport.
Lieutenant William Allen CRAGG.
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve H.M.S. "Victory."
Died 21 Oct 1918.
D. G. 22 by G.
Sergeant 1833824 James Ernest DIX.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 425 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn.
Died 2 Mar 1944, age 38.
Section F. Grave 88.
Son of Ernest and Cornelia Amelia Dix, of Stockport.
Leading Airman FX87219 Brian Roland KERRY.
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Kestrel.
Died 24 Feb 1942, age 20.
Section H. Grave 245.
Son of William Roland and Mary Ellen Kerry, of Blackburn, Lancashire.
Private 3659551 Joseph LANGSTON.
East Lancashire Regiment.
Died 7 Jun 1947, age 33.
Section I. Grave 110.
Son of William Henry and Ellen Langston; husband of Alice Elsie Langston, of Hazel Grove.
Private 4129273 William NEEDHAM.
Cheshire Regiment, 6th Bn.
Died 11 Sep 1939.
Section H. Grave 78.
Driver 189588 Edward PAINTER.
Royal Field Artillery, "C" Bty. 245th Bde.
Died 31 Jul 1920, age 37.
New. 172.
Born at Manchester. Son of Aaron Weatherall Painter and Annie Painter; husband of Ellen Painter, of 8, Davenport Rd., Hazel Grove.
Private 18561 James PILSBURY.
Cheshire Regiment, 15th Bn.
Died 28 Apr 1920.
New. 175.
Air Mechanic (E), 2nd Class L/FX.774947 Norman ROWBOTTOM.
Royal Navy H.M.S. Fulmar.
Died 7 Feb 1947, age 24.
Section I. Grave 156.
Son of Norman and Beatrice Hannah Rowbottom, of Hazel Grove; husband of Doreen Rowbottom, of Hazel Grove.
Flight Sergeant 1126638 Arthur Bain SHAW.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 271 Sqdn.
Died 14 Dec 1943, age 22.
Section I. Grave 5.
Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Shaw, of Hazel Grove.
Private 7606476 Tom SHAW.
Royal Pioneer Corps.
Died 23 Apr 1947, age 48.
Section I. Grave 181.
Husband of Mary Ellen Shaw. of Hazel Grove.
Private 163711 Stanley SMITH.
Royal Army Service Corps. 24 Field Bakery.
Died 7 Mar 1941.
Section H. Grave 205.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, of Great Moor, Stockport.
Driver T/14350936 Walter Reynolds STEAD.
Royal Army Service Corps,.
Died 3 May 1947, age 34.
Section F. Grave 220.
Son of Walter B. Stead and Nellie Stead, of Stockport; husband of Bertha Elizabeth Stead, of Shaw Heath, Stockport.
Leading Aircraftman 624115 Gerald Campbell SWAINGER.
Royal Air Force.
Died 3 Aug 1940, age 24.
Section G. Grave 92.
Son of Joseph William and Annie Swainger; husband of Louisa Christina Swainger, of Great Moor, Stockport.
Petty Officer Airman SR8144 Airman Richard TUDGE.
Royal Navy H.M.S. Condor.
Died 17 Jul 1943, age 25.
Section F. Grave 254.
Son of John and Ethel Tudge, of Hazel Grove.
Private T/244532 Frank Mason TURNER.
Royal Army Service Corps.
Died 13 May 1943, age 37.
Section B. Grave 17.
Son of William and Kate Turner, of Stockport.
Captain Stephen Wynne VICKERS. M.C. D.F.C.
Royal Air Force.
Died 18 Feb 1919.
A. D. 13 by D.
Private 42024 Herbert WILLIAMSON.
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, Depot.
Died 15 Dec 1918.
New. 189.
Driver 137505 George Arthur WOOD.
Royal Field Artillery.
Died 7 Apr 1920.
New. 173.
Special Memorial.
Gunner 79492 Samuel Herbert CHADWICK.
Machine Gun Corps (Motors), 32nd Reserve Coy.
Died 15 Mar 1919, age 37.
Son of Samuel and Ellen Chadwick, of Stockport; husband of Jessie Gill (formerly Chadwick), of 30, Flowery Field, Woods Moor, Stockport.
Driver T/294596 James DANIELS.
Royal Army Service Corps, 534th Coy.
Died 28 Nov 1918, age 25.
Son of the late Thomas and Harriett Daniels, of 1, Marslands Yard, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire.
Private S4/242344 George RIDGWAY.
Royal Army Service Corps.
Died 26 Nov 1920.
Serjeant 10877 E H TAYLOR.
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
Died 20 Jul 1919.
Son of Mr. E. H. Taylor, of 13, Oxford St., Heaton Norris, Stockport.
