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PRESTON

Glaister, J., L/Cpl., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory
of
William Cawthorn
who died May 10th 1902
Aged 52 years.
Susannah, widow of the above
and wife of John Glaister
who died May 5th 1913
In her 52nd year.
John Glaister, beloved husband
of the above Susannah Glaister
who fell in action July 1st 1916,
aged 39 years.
George, husband of
Ellen Thompson and son-in-law
Of the above W. & S. Cawthorn
Who fell in action July 1st 1916
Aged 39 years.

He is remembered in North Shields on N34.11, at Preston on P17.02 page 9 and P17.04 and in Tynemouth on T36.14 page 12


The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal Glaister

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