Photo: Peter Hoy
W. Finnerty
West Yorkshire Regiment
16th November 1916
William had enlisted on the 16th February 1904. He arrived in France 8th September 1914 and as such was awarded the "Mons Star". He was also awarded the Silver War Badge as he was discharged from the Army on Medical grounds. He died aged 31.
William Finnerty is remembered at South Shields on S86.022, S86.044 and S86.049