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Doran, A.A., Pte., 1916
On the Arras Memorial to the Missing is the name of Private 24189 Anthony Andrew Doran serving with 12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who died 16/06/1917.

Brenda McMahon has submitted the following:-

There is little information available about this soldier at this time.

He was born at Low Fell about 1897 to his mother Ellen.

He enlisted into the army at Newcastle. He joined 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers and was later transferred to 12th Battalion. At some point was posted to fight in France. He went missing presumed dead on or since 16 June 1917.

His mother, Ellen, lived at 27 Florence Avenue , Low Fell about the time of his death.

He is listed on the Arras memorial along with nearly 35 thousand of his comrades.

Medals:-Victory Medal and British War Medal.

Anthony Andrew Doran is remembered at Gateshead on G39.004 and G39.064


The CWGC entry for Private Doran

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