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Smiles, B.E., Pte., 1917
In Whickham St. Mary Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of 30400 Private Brewis Elsdon Smiles serving with the Durham Light Infantry who died 09/08/1917.

His family were given a gold medal by the Co-operative Society. See Co-operative Employees Welcomed Home

He is remembered at Whickham on W86.01, W86.03 and W86.05


The CWGC entry for Private Smiles

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