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Stephen James Wood of Swansea 1922 - 1966

  • Stephen James Wood of Swansea 1922 - 1966

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    Mine Deputy, Stephen Wood was killed during the Wyee State Mine Disaster of 21 October 1966. He was aged just 44 years old, Stephen was born in Killingworth and at the time of his death lived in Swansea. He also served during WWII in the R.A.A.F. From the Jim Wood Collection, kindly donated by Jim Wood.

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