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JARROW

Melvin, T., Spr., 1918

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

470140 Sapper
T. Melvin
Royal Engineers
4th November 1918

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

Thomas Melvin. Age 23. Durham Fortress Coy. Royal Engineers. Born Jarrow 1895. Lived Jarrow. Son of Robert and Annie Melvin (nee Dunleavy) His older brother Robert was also one of the fallen

Death recorded on BMD Deaths Dec 1918. Thomas Melvin age 23 S.Shields 10a 1768

He is remembered at Jarrow on J2.10


The CWGC entry for Sapper Melvin

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