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Bennett, J.L., Pte., 1915

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

24/922 Private
J.L. Bennett
Tyneside Irish N.F.
17 October 1915, age 18

God’s will be done.

John Lish was the son of William and Margaret of 37 Blandford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. He served with the 24th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers and died at home.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

John Lish Bennett is remembered at Newcastle on NUT087 and in our list of Tyneside Irish


The CWGC entry for Private Bennett

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