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ROWLANDS GILL

Brown, J., Pte., 1917
The Blaydon Courier 06/11/1920 carries an "In Memoriam" notice which reads:

In loving memory of Matthew, dearly beloved son of William and Jane Brown, of Rowlands Gill, late of Leadgate, who died Nov. 7th 1912 aged 24½ years; also Joseph, brother of the above, who died of wounds in France, April 29th 1917, aged 32 years. A cherished memory of one so dear Is oft recalled by a silent tear; But while they lie in peaceful sleep, Their memory we will always keep. Ever remembered by loving father, mother, sisters and brothers.


The CWGC entry for Private Brown

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