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Common, F., Pte., 1920

Photo: Brian Chandler

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

9384 Private
F. Common
Royal Defence Corps
7th August 1920, age 56.

At rest.

Frank was the husband of Eleanor (nee Plews) whom he married in the second quarter of 1893, in Newcastle upon Tyne and they lived at 89 Ellesmere Road, Benwell.

He enlisted on 27th November 1914 and served with the 151st Prov. Corps; 157th Protection Company.

He was discharged under 392 xvi King’s Regulation Sick on 6th May 1918 and was awarded the Silver War Badge on 7th June 1918.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Private Common

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