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PRESTON

Crawford, J.R., 2nd Lieut., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Preston Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Mary Ann Crawford
who died 16th March 1921, aged 86 years.
Eleanor Mather, daughter-in-law
beloved wife of John Crawford
died 20th April 1951 aged 85 years
also the above John Crawford
who died 24th March 1954 aged 91 years
John Russell Crawford
killed in action in France
27th Sept. 1916 aged 21 years.

John Russell Crawford is remembered in Whitley Bay on W84.01 W84.10 W84.16 and W84.30 page 18


The CWGC entry for 2nd Lieutenant Crawford

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