John Edgar WEARMOUTH, Newbiggin Postman. Born 1895 (2nd quarter). Son of John Wearmouth (Sub-Postmaster and Farmer at home address), Newbiggin Post Office, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle.
Enlisted aged 20 years 6 months, unmarried. Attested at Bishop Auckland 4 March 1916, allocated as 4411, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. In France 9 September 1916 to 13 October 1917. Suffered gunshot wounds to his Left side (HB8377). Awarded a disability pension September 1919 and demobilised 28 September 1919. Died 4th quarter 1977.
He is remembered at Newbiggin on N58.01
See also David Charlesworth’s Roll of Honour B135.01 which contains a photo.