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Chaston, H., Cpl., MSM, 1918

Photo: B. Chandler

In Newcastle upon Tyne (St.Andrew’s and Jesmond) Cemetery is a headstone for Chaston on which the following appears on one side:

Also fourth and
Youngest son
Harry M.S.M.
Corporal 16th NF
Killed in action June 28th 1918
And buried in Blairville Cemetery
France
In his twenty fourth year
“He will rejoice over thee with joy”

(Quotation is from Zephaniah 3:17)

CWGC says Lancashire Fusiliers formerly Northumberland Fusiliers and buried at Cbaret- Rouge British Cemetery


The CWGC entry for Corporal Chaston

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

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