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Todd, W., Pte., 1917

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery there is a family headstone for Todd which reads:

In loving memory of
Jemima Bridge,
Beloved wife of
William Todd
Who died May 3rd 1916
Aged 64 years
Also of the above
William Todd
Who died January 18th 1919
Aged 75 years.
Private William Todd, 1/3 H.L.I.
Son of the above
Was killed in action in France,
Sept. 26th 1917. Aged 21 years & 9 months
Also John R.W. Todd, their son
Died March 20th, 1934, aged 50 years.
Also James P. Todd, their son
Died March 23rd 1945, aged 59 years.
Also Mary Harriet
Their daughter
Died Jan. 20th 1965 aged 87 years
At rest

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

William Todd Private 332874. "C" Company 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Born South Shields 1896. Lived Jarrow. Son of the late William and Jemima Bridge Todd (nee Bonnet)


The CWGC entry for Private Todd

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