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JESMOND

Barber, H.W., Pte., 1917

Photo: B. Chandler

In Newcastle upon Tyne (Old Jesmond) Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Robert Barber
died June 30th 1920
aged 77 years.
Also of Henry William Barber
son of the above
died in France
from wounds received in action
July 1st 1917 aged 28 years.
Also Matilda Isabella Barber
Robert Barber
Died July 1st . . . .
(these last three lines are obscured by foliage)

He is remembered in Jesmond on J1.42, in Newcastle on NUT063 and in the Regimental History


The CWGC entry for Private Barber

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