Every Name A Story Content
JESMOND

Jepson, N.R., Lieut., 1915

Photo Brian Chandler

In Newcastle upon Tyne (St.Andrew’s and Jesmond) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

On front face

In
Affectionate remembrance
of
Henry Lowe
Born 23rd Nov. 1823 died 22nd Nov. ?
Also of Mary Ann, wife of the above
Born 20 February ?1838
Died 28 April 1919
“Until the day break”.

On side face

Also
Norman ?Richard Jepson
Lieut. Royal Fusiliers
Their grandson
And only son of
John ?Dirk and Adelaide
Jepson
Who was killed in action
At Suvla Bay
On October 15th 1915
Aged 20 years.
He died ??


The CWGC entry for Lieutenant Jepson

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