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Overton, C., 2nd Lieut., 1916

Photo: James Pasby

Photo: James Pasby

On Bazra Memorial, Iraq, is the name of Second LieutenantCharles Overton serving with the Inland Water Transport Royal Engineers who died 20/05/1917.

Son of the late Capt. and Mrs. Overton, of Edgely, Cleadon, Sunderland.

In Whitburn Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
Constantia Emily
the beloved wife of
Samuel Overton
who died Jan. 29th 1913
aged 50 years
The rest of the front face is unreadable

On left side

Also of
Lieut. Charles Overton
their beloved eldest son
who was drowned in the
Great War 1917

Charles Overton is remembered at Cleadon C79.01


The CWGC entry for 2nd Lieutenant Overton

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