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Stanley, W.W., Rflman., 1914

Photo Brian Chandler

In Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St.Andrew’s and Jesmond) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

5974 Rifleman
W.W. Stanley
King's Royal Rifle Corps
14th November 1914.

Coroner's Report Number 427 Dated 16th November 1914:

"Walter William Stanley, 28 years. Rifleman 2nd Kings Royal Rifles, No 1 Back Vincent Street, Ladywood, Birmingham. Died in 1st Northern General Hospital on 15th.

After enquiries the Coroner granted a certificate. No inquest necessary. Inquest [sic] at the seat of war."

Note the CWGC gives date of death as 14th.


The CWGC entry for Rifleman Stanley

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