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SPENNYMOOR

Vernon, E., Pte., 1920

Photo: Dorothy Hall

In Spennymoor Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:-

8586 Private
E. Vernon
Durham Light Infantry
25th August 1920 Age 34

At Rest

Son of Jonathan and Annie Vernon.

Edward had enlisted 10th November 1905 and when war broke out embarked for France 8th September 1914.

He was discharged with gun shot wounds on 25th August 1917. He was awarded the Silver War Badge 129318.

Edward Vernon is not remembered on a local War Memorial.


The CWGC entry for Private Vernon

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