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SOUTH SHIELDS

Maxwell, W., Pte., 1918

Photo: James Pasby

In St.Stephen's and St. Aidan's Churchyard is a Commonwealth War Grave headstone which reads:

Buried in this churchyard

3/11796 Private
W. Maxwell
Durham Light Infantry
25th March 1918.

William Maxwell was born in Carlisle. He had enlisted in South Shields. He was formerly in the 3rd D.L.I., Service Number 311796, but was transferred to the 309496, Labour Corps, after being wounded. He died at home.

William Maxwell is remembered at South Shields S86.021


The CWGC entry for Private Maxwell

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