Every Name a Story

J.C. Potts 1915
Rank : Private

South Shields

John Craig  Potts

Every Name a Story

In the Royal Irish Graveyard, Laventie, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 2261, Private John Craig Potts, serving in ‘B Squadron, Northumberland Hussars and died on the 13/03/1915

John was the son of Hannah Potts, of 22, Thornton Avenue, South Shields, and the late R. C. Potts. He was a native of South Shields.

John Craig Potts was a Parishioner at St Jude’s Church, Rekendyke, South Shields.

John Craig Potts is remembered at South Shields in S86.065, with a lost Lavarbo Cruet Box which was also dedicated to him.

First Name: John Craig

Last Name: Potts

Service Number: 2261

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 13/03/1915

Age: 25

Rank: Private

Regiment: Northumberland Hussars

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 'B' Squadron

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