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CORBRIDGE

Huntington, J., Lieut., 1918
In Corbridge Cemetery is a family headstone for Huntington which reads:

In loving memory of
Jane
beloved wife of
William Huntington,
born February 20th 1863
died November 4th 1930.
Also the above
William Huntington
born August 28th 1859
died September 30th 1938.
Also of Mary Elizabeth
daughter of the above
born June 7th 1894
died April 18th 1902
interred in Carlisle Cemetery.
Lieut. John Huntington M.C.
5th Border Regiment,
only son of the above
killed in action August 12th 1918
aged 21 years.
Interred in the British Cemetery, Crouy, France.
Pro Patria Dimicans.
Also of Jessie Sutherland
daughter of the above,
born November 27th 1901,
died June 26th 1977.

"Pro Patria Dimicans" translates as "Fighting for his country"


The CWGC entry for Lieutenant Huntington

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