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Nixon, J.G., Sgt., 1917

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead East Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 750554 Serjeant John George Nixon serving with the "E" Battery 1st Reserve Brigade Royal Field Artillery who died 22/04/1917.

The headstone reads:-

In loving memory of
Segt., John George, Nixon, R.F.A.
Dearly beloved husband of
May Nixon,
Who died at Ripon Military Hospital
April 22nd 1917, Aged 33 years.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Nixon

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