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Wills, J.G., Pte., 1916

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the family grave for Wills which reads:

In memory of Pte. John George Wills
beloved son of Jabez and Mary Wills,
who was killed in action in France
14th July 1916, aged 19 years.
also of
Nurse Mary Elizabeth Wills
their beloved daughter,
who died on active service
30th March 1918, aged 33 years
The above Jabez Wills
died 18th Oct. 1932 aged 78 years
the above Mary Wills
died 23rd July 1935 aged 80 years.

John George Wills is remembered at Jarrow on J2.10 J2.44 and at Monkton M45.01


The CWGC entry for Private Wills

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