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LONGBENTON

Hall, J.W.A., Pte., 1944

Photo: James Pasby

In Hermanville War Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 3194038 Private John William Amour Hall, serving with the King's Own Scottish Borderers who died 29/6/1944.

In Longbenton (Benton) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

Sacred to the memory of
George Norman
dearly loved eldest son of
Robert N. and Sarah Hall
died Feb. 8th 1939, aged 26 years.
also John William Amour, K.O.S.B.
dearly loved second son of the above
who died of wounds June 29th 1944
aged 28 years.
interred at Hermanville Cem. France
"He gave his all".
Also the above Sarah Hall
died 29th June 1956, aged 64 years.

He resided at 87, Station Road. Forest Hall.

John William Amour Hall is remembered at Longbenton in L25.10


The CWGC entry for Private Hall

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