Every Name a Story

L. Ritson 1919
Rank : Private

Preston

Luke  Ritson

Every Name a Story

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

8589 Private
L. Ritson
Northumberland Fusiliers
1st July 1919 age 36

Gone from sight
Dear to the memory of
His wife and family

Luke Ritson was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ritson and the husband of Catherine Ritson, of 3, Beal Square, Camden Lane, North Shields.

He is remembered in North Shields on N34.77

First Name: Luke

Last Name: Ritson

Service Number: 8589

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 01/07/1919

Age: 36

Rank: Private

Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers

Served in: Army

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North Tyneside

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Preston

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