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Lennox, M., App., 1917

Photo Brian Chandler

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Apprentice Matthew Lennox, serving with the Mercantile Marine who died 24/11/1917.

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

In loving memory of
Margery,
the dearly beloved wife of
Matthew Lennox
who died 22nd July 1932,
aged 57 years.
Also Matthew Lennox
(Merchantile (sic) Marine)
youngest son of the above
drowned as result of enemy
attack by submarine
or killed by mine, Nov. 24th 1917
aged 17 years.
Also the above
Matthew Lennox
who died July 7th 1935
aged 61 years.

Matthew Lennox is remembered in Jesmond on J1.06, J1.15, J1.21 and J1.22 and on our The CWGC entry for Apprentice Lennox

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