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Dees, J., Pte., 1921

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

62174 Private
J. Dees
Royal North Devon Hussars
11th February 1921, age 41.

The gift of God
is eternal life.

John was the husband of Elizabeth of 68 Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

He enlisted on 10th December 1915 and was discharged on 26th February 1919. He received the Silver War Badge on 18th June 1919.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

John Dees is remembered at Elswick on E35.10


The CWGC entry for Private Dees

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