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Brewis, W., Dvr., 1916
In Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 19827 Private William Brewis, serving with the 10th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, who died 01/08/1916.

Morpeth Herald 25/08/1916 carries a brief obituary:

ROLL OF HONOUR

BREWIS.- Killed in action, August 1st, 1916, Driver William Brewis (19827), 10th Batt. N.F., aged 25 years, the dearly beloved and eldest son of John and Sarah Brewis, New Kennels, Blagdon.

He is remembered at Stannington on S52.02


The CWGC entry for Driver Brewis

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