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Askew, J., L/Cpl., 1916
On the Thiepval Memorial is the name of 2155 Lance Corporal John Askew, serving with the Durham Light Infantry who died 05/11/1916.

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born at Eighton Banks, enlisted in Gateshead and resided in Washington.

He is remembered in Washington on W96.05 and in Durham in The DLI Book of Remembrance page 306


The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal Askew

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

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