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Heslop, M., Gnr., 1918

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

99625 Gunner
M. Heslop
Royal Field Artillery
4th October 1918.

Matthew was born at Easington Lane, Co. Durham, the middle son of six brothers and two sisters, of John and Elizabeth Heslop, 12 Duncan Street, Murton Lane, Hetton le Hole. He enlisted at Sunderland and served with 1st (Reserve) Brigade and also (323091, Private, Labour Corps).

Matthew died at home, aged 31.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Gunner Heslop

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