Photo: Geordie at War Project
In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:
In loving memory
of
John
beloved husband of
Barbara Lee,
died Feb. 18th 1919 aged 55 years
John Robert, their beloved son
died Feb. 16th 1919 aged 31 years
after four years service overseas.
Teddie, beloved grandchild
of the above
died Feb. 16th 1919 aged 3 years.
William, their beloved son
died of wounds received in action
April 6th 1918 aged 27 years.
Mary Aleia,
their only beloved daughter
died Feb. 21st 1899 aged 5 years.
Their children
George, Joseph & Bertram
died in infancy.
Edward, their eldest son
died May 30th 1938 aged 51 years.
Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born in Benwell and enlisted in Gateshead. He first served with the Northumberland Fusiliers with the service number 365666.
William Lee is remembered at Gateshead on G39.004
The CWGC entry adds a middle initial of "M".
