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Dawson, E., L/Cpl., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

3609 Lance Corporal
E. Dawson
Northumberland Fusiliers
9th November 1916, age 21.

Ever remembered by all.

Ernest was born in Scotswood, the son of Joanna and the late James of Elswick.

He enlisted in Newcastle with the 1st Battalion before being transferred to “C” Coy, 8th Battalion. He was wounded on 17th March 1916 and eventually died of his wounds at home.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

Ernest Dawson is remembered at Newcastle upon Tyne on NUT045


The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal Dawson

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