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Snowdon, J., L/Cpl., 1916
In Ecoivres Military Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 5501 Lance Corporal James Snowdon, serving with the London Regiment who died 19/09/1916.

He was the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Snowdon,and was 26 years of age.

He was secretary of the Sunday School when he joined the R.A.M.C.

He volunteered for the 2/20th Battalion London Regiment, and was sent to France. He was killed in action at Ecoivres, near Mont S. Eloi, on September 19th, 1916.

He will ever be remembered for his gentlemanly manners and fine character.

James Snowdon is remembered in Benwell on B86.02 and B86.15


The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal Snowdon

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

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