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Daniels, G.E., Spr., 1914-18
Peter Hoy has submitted the following (his ref: 5828)

Sapper George Edward Daniels, 1st Durham Field Company Royal Engineers (142 and 470028 (?)), age unknown.

Son of William Laws Daniels (a plater). Husband of Lily Westgarth née Liddle – daughter of James Robert Liddle (a roller) of 16 Holly Street, Jarrow (in 1911). She was born in Darlington and was 19 in 1911 – when they had been married for under a year. They were married in Good Shepherd Church, Jarrow, 11 February 1911. Witnesses: Thomas William Daniels and Sarah Daniels.

Children (all births registered in South Shields): Charles E. (September q. 1911), Sarah (December q. 1913), Lily (June q. 1915), Doris (March q. 1917) and Elsie (March q. 1922).Born in Jarrow (South Shields – June quarter 1887). Employed as a riveter (shipbuilding) in 1911. His marriage entry says he was a 23-year old boilermaker residing at 53 Wear Street, Jarrow, in February 1911.

He is remembered in Jarrow on J2.22

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