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G. Egerton 1943
Rank : Civilian

West Boldon

Gordon   Egerton/Edgerton

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Boldon, Urban District reported the death of Civilian Gordon Edgerton who died 12/03/1943 aged 19.

He was an Air Raid Warden. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Edgerton, of 3 Dipe Lane, West Boldon. He died at The Folly, West Boldon.

His name is variously given as Egerton and Edgerton.

Gordon Egerton is named in the Scout Roll of Honour 1939-45 as having served with the 28th South Shields group. He was killed by a bomb whilst on duty.

Gordon Egerton is remembered in Jarrow in J2.15 and in West Boldon on W99.04 and  W99.07

First Name: Gordon

Last Name: Egerton/Edgerton

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 12/03/1943

Age: 19

Rank: Civilian

Served in: Civilian War Dead 1939-45

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