Every Name a Story

A. Ferris 1918
Rank : Private

Arthur  Ferris

Every Name a Story

In St.Souplet British Cemetery, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 95260 Private Arthur Ferris, serving with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died 23/10/1918.

The son of John George and Mary Ferris, of 13, Freezemoor Row, New Herrington, Philadelphia, Co. Durham.

In St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard is a family headstone for Ferris which reads:

Affectionate memories of Mary the beloved wife of John George Ferris who died August 22nd 1937 aged 75 years,
also the aforesaid George Ferris who died April 11th 1946 aged 85 years,
also their son Arthur Ferris who was killed in action October 23rd 1918 aged 19 years.

Herrington Churchyard Monumental Inscriptions: Gravestones in the Churchyard of St Cuthbert, West Herrington & St Aidan, New Herrington. Publisher: Andrew D. Fletcher, 2003.

Arthur Ferris is remembered at Herrington on H137.06

First Name: Arthur

Last Name: Ferris

Service Number: 95260

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 23/10/1918

Age: 19

Rank: Private

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion

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