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Todd, W., Pte., 1916

Photo: Jack Turton

In Fricourt British Cemetery, Somme, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 16188 Private William Todd serving with the 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment who died 01/07/1916.

Ever remembered by his Mother Brothers and Sisters

Son of George and Sarah Todd, of 2, Bells St., West Cornforth, Co. Durham.

In Holy Trinity Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
George
beloved husband of
Sarah Todd
of West Cornforthwho died 26th September 1904
aged 55 years
Also
William Todd
son of the above
who was killed in action in France
July 1st 1916 aged 31 years.
Also of the above
Sarah Todd
who died 1st July 1931
aged 78 years

William Todd is remembered at Cornforth on C115.03


The CWGC entry for Private Todd

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