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Deacon, D., Sig., 1943
In Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 2597336 Signalman Derrick Deacon, serving with the Royal Corps of Signals who died 24/08/1943.

Peace, perfect peace

Son of Robert William and Eliza Jane Deacon, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. His brother Robert also died on service.

He was the brother of Robert Deacon

The brothers are both remembered in Barnard Castle on B135.19 and B135.22


The CWGC entry for Signalman Deacon

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

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