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GATESHEAD

Flockton, R., 1918

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Isabella
beloved daughter of
Robert & Mary Flockton
who died March 30th 1931
aged 26 years.
Also Richard, son of the above
who was killed in France August 23rd 1918
aged 23 years
Also the above
Robert Flockton
who died December 3rd 1937
aged 80 years
Also the above
Mary Flockton
his beloved wife
who died February 2nd 1946aged 79 years.

The name of Richard Flockton cannot be found on either the CWGC or Soldiers Died in the Great War records.

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