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Finnigan, J., Pte., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

18117 Private
J. Finnigan
Royal Inniskilling Fus.
10th July 1916, age 27.

Rest in peace.

John was the son of William, 7 Back Hammond Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. He served with ‘C’ Company of the 11th Battalion.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

The name of John Finnigan does not appear on any local memorial.


The CWGC entry for Private Finnigan

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