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ANNFIELD PLAIN

Earl, R.W., Pte., 1940

Photo: Dorothy Hall

Photo: Dorothy Hall

In Stanley (Harelaw) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:-

4344702 Private
R.W. Earl
East Yorkshire Regiment
22nd July 1940 Age 25

He Lived For His Country
He Died For His Country
And Found A Home In Heaven

Son of William and Elizabeth Earl, of Annfield Plain.

A small plaque in front reads:-

In loving memory
of
my dear son
Pte. Robt. W. Earl
No. 4344702
East Yorkshire Regiment
Accidentally killed
at Beverley
July 22nd 1940
aged 25 years

Robert William Earl is remembered at Annfield Plain on A38.01


The CWGC entry for Private Earl

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk