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GATESHEAD

Wishart, W.A., Spr., 1918

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Helen Chapman
the beloved wife of
William M. Wishart
who died October 31st 1912
aged 67 years.
Sapper W.A. Wishart, R.E. B.E.F.
second son of the above
died May 26th 1918 Aged 42 years.
who nobly fought and died for
his King and Country.
Interred at Sheerness.
Deeply mourned.
Also the above
William M. Wishart
who died Dec. 14th 1926
in his 90th year.

He is remembered in Bensham on B134.02 and in Gateshead G39.004

No CWGC entry can be found.

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