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BRANDON

McDermott, E., Pte., 1918

Ploegsteert Memorial

Ploegsteert Memorial

On the Ploegsteert Memorial is the name of 73131 Private Edward McDermott, serving with the Durham Light Infantry who died 12/04/1918.

The Auckland and County Gazette 13/03/1919 reports:
"The many friends of Mr. H. McDermott, chairman of the Brandon Workmen's Club, will regret to learn that his eldest son, Pte. E. McDermott, of the 18th D.L.I., has been reported missing since last April. "Eddie"" was a bright, cheerful lad, and any information regarding his fate will be welcomed both by his parents and his wife."


The CWGC entry for Private McDermott

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