Lorna Wilkinson has submitted the following:-
Bert Shaw [Bert(ie) the only son of Richard and Cicely Shaw of 17 Forcett Street, Cockerton was born in 1898 at Cowton. There were two younger daughters Annie and Torfreda. Richard Shaw was a picture framer. In 1911 Bertie was still at school but later became an Assistant at Bond’s Jewellers, Darlington.
Bertie enlisted at Darlington and joined the colours with Service Number TR/5/65288 86th T.R. Battalion. He was later transferred to the 7th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers.Bert Shaw was killed in action at Achiet-le-Grand near Baupaume. His mother added 'Till we meet' to his headstone.
Thanks to Stephen Nicholson for his help and assistance.
Bertie is remembered at Cockerton, C119.02, at Darlington D40.34 and Darlington's Roll of Honour D40.67
