Photo: James Pasby
Son of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Dowson, of 51, South St., Spennymoor, Co. Durham.
In Spennymoor Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-
In loving memory of
John
the beloved husband of
Elizabeth Dowson of Spennymoor
died October 22nd 1914
aged 52 years
Also George William
son of the above
who was killed in action
in France July 1st 1916
aged 20 years
He died like a hero
And answered the call
Peace Perfect peace
Also J. Harold Dowson
son of the above
died December 5th 1912
aged 5 years
O happy day
George William Dowson is remembered in Spennymoor on S131.02, S131.09 and S131.11
