Every Name a Story

W.E. Bell 1918
Rank : Private

Shincliffe

William Edward  Bell

Every Name a Story

In Ebblingham Military Cemetery, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 40278 Private William Edward Bell, serving with the 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died 28/05/1918.

The son of William Edward and Mary Isabella Bell, of 55, Third Street, Bensham, Gateshead, Co. Durham

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born and enlisted in Gateshead and resided in Shincliffe.

William Edward Bell is remembered at Gateshead in G39.004 page 66 and at Shincliffe on S123.02

First Name: William Edward

Last Name: Bell

Service Number: 40278

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 28/05/1918

Age: 23

Rank: Private

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 18th Battalion

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