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R. Moffatt 1916
Rank : Corporal

Robert  Moffatt

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In Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 14384 Corporal Robert Moffatt, M.M.,  serving with the 10th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, who died 22/09/1916.

The husband of Mrs. Tiplady (formerly Moffatt), of 24, Jackson Street, Annitsford, Dudley, Northumberland.

Morpeth Herald 20/10/1916 carries a brief obituary:
Mrs Moffat [sic], of Lee Street, Annitsford, has received official intimation that her husband Corporal R. Moffat [sic], who had recently been awarded the Military Medal, was killed in action on Sept 22nd. Corporal Moffat was formerly employed as a porter at Seghill Station. He leaves a wife and three children.

He is not remembered on a local war memorial.

First Name: Robert

Last Name: Moffatt

Service Number: 14384

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 22/09/1916

Rank: Corporal

Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 10th Battalion

Decorations: Military Medal

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