THE family of a sailor killed in the Falklands War is campaigning to have his name added to a war memorial, 25 years after his death.

Royal Navy steward John Stroud, aged 20, was one of 13 sailors killed when HMS Glamorgan, was struck by an Argentinian missile during the 1982 conflict.

Now his widow, Jean Stroud-Mort, and son John-Paul, who was only eight months old when his father died, are hoping Bolton Council will grant their wish to see his name engraved on Dunscar war memorial, Blackburn Road.

Mrs Stroud-Mort, aged 52, of Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, who has since remarried, said: "This is something we've wanted for a long time. John was born and bred in Bolton and it would mean so much to us to see his name on the war memorial.

"We always attend the Remembrance Day ceremony held at Dunscar memorial. We think his name should be up there with the rest of the men from these parts who gave up their lives for their country in the two world wars."

Bolton North-east MP David Crausby has contacted the War Memorials Trust and the local authority, which is responsible locally for the upkeep of war memorials, to press for the addition of Mr Stroud's name.

Mr Crausby said: "It would be a fitting tribute to John Stroud's sacrifice in the service of his country and a proud reminder for his widow and son to have his name displayed on the Dunscar War Memorial.

"I'll keep pressing the authorities.

"I understand that there are grants available for work like this to be undertaken so there is no reason why it can't be done."