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JARROW

Scanlan, R., Pte., 1918

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

205025 Private
R. Scanlan
Durham Light Infantry
23rd October 1918 Age 21

Gone but not forgotten
On whose soul
Sweet Jesus have mercy

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

Ralph Scanlan. Depot Durham Light Infantry. Born Jarrow 1897. Lived Jarrow. Son of Annie Scanlan and the late Alfred Scanlan

Death recorded on BMD Deaths Dec 1918. Ralph Scanlan age 21 S.Shields 10a 1778


The CWGC entry for Private Scanlan

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