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MEDOMSLEY

Seed, J.W., Spr., 1916

Blaydon Courier 03/09/1921

In Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension is the Commonwealth War Grave of 82592 Sapper J.W. Seed, serving with the Royal Engineers who died 02/09/1916.

The Blaydon Courier 03/09/1921 includes the following:

In affectionate memory of John W. Seed, of Allendale Cottages, died of wounds Sept. 2nd, 1916. Ever remembered by his wife and family, sister and brother-in-law. 'Death divides but memory clings'.

He is remembered at Medomsley on M36.01 and possibly on M36.04 where the picture shows “J.Seed” but serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers.


The CWGC entry for Sapper Seed

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