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GATESHEAD

Harris, T.W., 2nd Lieut., 1918

Photo: Geordie at War Project

On Pozieres Memorial is the name of Second Lieutenant Thomas William Harris, serving with the Durham Light Infantry who died 27/03/1918.

In Gateshead East Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In
loving
memory
of
Matilda
. . . . . ?daughter.
John & Sarah E. Harris
who died July 28th 19 . .
aged 14 years & 7 months
Also ?Lieut. Thomas W. Harris
?? son of the above
Who was killed at Ville St.George
?????????
?? March 191? Aged ?
He fought a good fight.

This photograph is very difficult to read.


The CWGC entry for 2nd Lieutenant Harris

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