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BIRTLEY (Gateshead)

Ferguson, J.H., Pte., 1916

Chester Chronicle 17/11/1916

In St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 30767 Private John Henry Ferguson serving with the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died 05/10/1916.

The son of M.A. and late E. Ferguson of Travellers Rest Birtley, England

In St.John's churchyard is a family headstone for Ferguson which includes:

"Also John Henry beloved and eldest son of the above who died October 4th 1916 from wounds received in action.Interred in France"

Information : Dorothy Hall

John Henry Ferguson is remembered at Birtley on


The CWGC entry for Private Ferguson

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

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