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HAMSTERLEY COLLIERY

Smith, W.N., Gunner, 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St.Andrew’s and Jesmond) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

32102 Gunner
W. Smith
Royal Field Artillery
20th May 1916 age 58.

R.I.P.

Coroners Court. Coroners report Number 277, 22/05/1916.

"William Nicholas Smith aged 53 years. Gunner, Royal Field Artillery Barracks, N/C. Res. Tower House. Found dead in a water closet at the R.F.A. Barracks at 12.15am on 20th.

Deceased died from Fatty degeneration of the heart following prolonged and excessive drinking."

He is remembered at Hamsterley on H140.03


The CWGC entry for Gunner Smith

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

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