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Wilson, T., Pte., 1916
On the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, is the name of 291137 Private Thomas Wilson, serving with the 1st/7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, who died 16/09/1916.

Morpeth Herald 17/11/1916 carries the following:

The relatives of Private Thomas Wilson, of West Thirston, Felton, who has been missing since 15th September last, have received unofficial news of his having been killed.

A memorial service was held in the Parish Church, Felton, for Private Wilson, as well as for others who have fallen in the war.

His story is told in: Felton War Memorial: the men behind the names E. Hall, 2009, Privately Printed, page 28.

His is remembered at Felton on F14.01 and F14.02


The CWGC entry for Private Wilson

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