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Harrison, R.W., Pte., 1920

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

202146 Private
R.W. Harrison
Northamptonshire Regt.
22nd November 1920, age 33.

Unto thee O Lord
do I lift my soul
Thy will be done.

Robert William was born at Newcastle upon Tyne, in the first quarter of 1887, the son of Thomas and Ellen (nee Fairbridge), He married Ellen (nee Wood) at Newcastle in the fourth quarter of 1911 and they lived at 6 Westmorland Lane, Newcastle.

Robert served with the 11th Infantry Labour Company.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

The name of Robert William Harrison does not appear on any local memorial.


The CWGC entry for Private Harrison

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