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BUTTERKNOWLE

Bell, J., Pte., 1914

Menin Gate Memorial

On Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial is the name of 7979 Private John Bell, serving with the Yorkshire Regiment who died 29/10/1914.

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born in Middleton Tyas, enlisted in Richmond and lived in Butterknowle.

He is remembered in Butterknowle on B156.01 and at Lynesack on L70.02


The CWGC entry for Private Bell

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