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SOUTH SHIELDS

Lamb, J.R., Pte., 1919

Photo: James Pasby

In Westoe Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory
of
Joseph Robert
the beloved husband of Mary Jane Lamb
who died Dec. 7th 1919
through the effects of Gas received
in action in France aged 42 years
Also
Mary Jane
dearly loved wife of the above
who passed away Dec. 7th 1949
aged 65 years

Re-united in God's keeping

Joseph Robert Lamb served as 317865 Private with the Tank Corps. He was discharged 18th January 1919. The family lived at 158 Mile End Road South Shields.

There is no CWGC entry.

Joseph Robert Lamb is remembered at South Shields on S86.053

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