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Rowe, W., Rflm., 1917

Photo: Dorothy Hall

On the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, France, is the name of S/13080 Rifleman William Rowe serving with the 10th Battalion Rifle Brigade who died 19/02/1917.

Son of Mrs. Rowe, of 47, Clarence St., Haverton Hill, Middlesbrough.

In Haverton Hill (St.John) Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
Ralph
beloved husband of Ann Rowe
died 16th June 1938 aged 71 years
also Ann
dearly loved wife of above
died 29th Oct. 1940 aged 70 years
Also William son of the above
killed in action
19th February 1917 aged 21 years

Thy will be done

William Rowe is remembered at Billingham on B139.05 and at Port Clarence on P36.01


The CWGC entry for Rifleman Rowe

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