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Smeaton, J.E., Civilian, 1941

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

Volunteer
J.E. Smeaton
11th Northumberland Battalion
Home Guard
20th July 1941.

James Edward was born on 27th September 1904 at Newcastle upon Tyne, the son of William Dent and Frances Mary (nee Armstrong). He was the husband of Elizabeth (nee Purvis) whom he married at Newcastle upon Tyne in the second quarter of 1928. According to the 1939 Register they lived at 73 Railway Street, Newcastle, with their son John Robert.

James volunteered to join the 11th (West Newcastle) Battalion, affiliated to the Northumberland Fusiliers, whose regimental cap badge they wore.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Mr. J.E. Smeaton

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

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