Photo: Geordie at War Project
In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:
In
Loving memory of
Elizabeth Ann
The dearly beloved wife of
Christopher Rutherford
Who entered into rest
October 17th 1917, aged 57 years.
also Robert William Potter,
Lieut. 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Dearly beloved husband of Elsie Potter
And son-in-Law of the above
Killed in action at Cambrai
October 8th 1918 Aged 29 years
Buried at La Targette British Cemetery
Forenville
Also the above Christopher
Died April 7th 1924, aged 71 years.
Also Jane, wife of the above
Died January 1st 1924, aged 65 years.
Robert William Potter is remembered in Gateshead on G39.004
