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216512 L/Cpl. Michael McDougall British Army 2nd Battalion, C Coy. Durham Light Infantry from:Jarrow (d.9th Aug 1915) Michael McDougall served as a Lance Corporal with 2nd Battalion, "C" Coy. Durham Light Infantry. He was aged 32 when he died on 9th August 1915. He was born and enlisted Jarrow. He was the son of Jessie and the late Michael McDougall of Jarrow and the husband of Gertrude May McDougall (nee Catchpole) of 79 Queen's Road Jarrow. On the 1911 census he is recorded as Michael McDougall age 28 Rivetters Holder On at Shipyard is with his wife Gertrude May McDougall and daughter at 90 High Street, Jarrow. His mother Jessie McDougall and family are at 48 Stead Street, Jarrow in 1911. Michael is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow. Additional Information: Michael McDougall was my great X 3 uncle and I have a photograph of him, which I'd like to share. My daughter has just returned from Belgium on a school trip and she visited the Menin gate and saw his name (also took photos). I am interested to find out more about him and also his wife and family who were left behind. Any help would be appreciated. Steph Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**