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Gray, F., Pte., 1917
In Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Byker and Heaton) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 265058 Private Frank Gray, serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers who died 25/04/1917.

Coroner's report No. 229 dated 26/04/1917.

"Francis Gray aged 23 years. Private No 1462. 6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, Depot, Newcastle on Tyne. Home address No 293 Simonside Terrace, Heaton, died in 1st Northern General Hospital at 11.20pm on 25th.

After enquiries the Coroner granted a Certificate. No inquest necessary. Injured at the seat of War."

He is remembered at Byker on B95.17


The CWGC entry for Private Gray

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