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Rogerson, W., Pte., 1945

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

4389677 Private
W. Rogerson
The Green Howards
19th March 1945, age 24.

In loving memory.
Youngest son of Thomas
and the late Joanna Rogerson.
He made the supreme sacrifice.

William was born in South Shields, although he resided in Newcastle upon Tyne. He served with the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own Yorkshire Regiment), although he was attached to 11th West Yorkshires.

William died as the result of an accident and is listed on the Army Roll of Honour.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Private Rogerson

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