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GATESHEAD

Thornton, R.G., C.S.M., 1947

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 4264656 Warrant Officer Class II (C.S.M.) Richard G. Thornton serving with The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers who died 12/03/1947.

The headstone reads:-

In loving memory of
My dear husband
C.S.M. Richard Thornton
Died March 12th 1947 Aged 42 years.

Death divides, memories cling


The CWGC entry for Company Sergeant Major Thornton

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

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