Photo: Brian Chandler
The headstone reads:
In loving memory of
Private James Winter, beloved son of
Thomas & Alice Winter
Who was wounded at the Battle of Loos, France
Sept. 27th 1915, and died Jany. 6th 1916 aged 20 years.
His answered his country's call.
Morpeth Herald 14/01/1916 carries a brief obituary:
MILITARY FUNERAL AT NORTH SEATON
The remains of the late Private James Winter (20), of the 12th N.F., who resided at 68 Third Single Row, North Seaton, were laid to rest in Seaton Hirst Churchyard on Tuesday with full military honours.
The deceased, who was wounded at the battle of Loos in September last, was removed to the King George’s Hospital, London, where he died on Thursday last. The body of the deceased was brought from London to his home on the day prior to the funeral.
The cortege was headed by a firing party with arms reversed. The coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack, rested on a gun carriage drawn by six horses, followed by a detachment of the 7th N.F.
The burial service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Renwick, curate of Seaton Hirst Parish Church.
Mr W.S. Pattison, undertaker, Ashington, carried out the funeral arrangements.
James Winter is remembered at Ashington on A17.43 and at North Seaton on N33.03
