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HEXHAM

Bathgate, V., Pte., 1919

Photo : Brian Chandler

In Hexham (St Andrew’s) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of :

41370 Private
V. Bathgate
Royal Scots Fusiliers
28th April 1919, age 20

Greater love
Hath no man than this
That a man lay down his life
For his friends

Victor was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Bathgate of 5 Dean Street, Hexham and served with the Northumberland Fusiliers (1536, Private), prior to serving with the 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. He died of wounds received in action.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

Victor Bathgate is remembered at Hexham on H51.03, H51.06, H51.26, H51.30 and H51.51


The CWGC entry for Private Bathgate

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