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WEST SLEEKBURN

Harvey, R.J., Pte., 1915

Photo: B. Chandler

In Cambois (St.Peter) New Burial Ground is a headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Richard,
Beloved husband of
Ann Jackson,
Of East Sleekburn
Who died Sepr. 6th 1915
Aged 75 years.
Pte. R.J. Harvey
4th Tyneside Scottish,
Grandson of the above was killed
In action in France
July 1st 1916, aged 20 years.

“At rest”.

He is remembered in West Sleekburn on W34.01


The CWGC entry for Private Harvey

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