Every Name a Story

J. Stephenson 1918
Rank : Private

Easington Colliery

John  Stephenson

Every Name a Story

In Easington Village Durham Lane Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:-

G/2600 Private
J. Stephenson
Royal Fusiliers
4th November 1918

The Newcastle Daily Chronicle 18/08/1919 reports on the granting of land for a recreation field. In the very last paragraph is “During the proceedings his lordship presented the military medal of the late Pte. John Stephenson to his infant son”.

John Stephenson is remembered in Easington Colliery on E52.01 and E52.03

First Name: John

Last Name: Stephenson

Service Number: G/2600

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 04/11/1918

Rank: Private

Regiment: Royal Fusiliers

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 24th Battalion

Decorations: Military Medal

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Easington Colliery

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