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Pte. Charles Norman Cleminson

British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry

from:20 Southend Avenue, Darlington

(d.1st Jul 1916)

Charles is recorded as "Cleminson, Charles Norman, Pte. B Coy 5th Platoon 18th DLI. Killed in action 1st of July 1916 at Sausage Valley, Fricourt." in the Roll of Honour held in Darlington Library, believed to have been complied by the Town Council in the 1920s.

Charles has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. He was 28 years old, the son of John and Mary Cleminson, of 20, Southend Avenue, Darlington.

Additional Information:

Charles was the twin brother of Harry Claud Cleminson and had brothers William who died in 1915 and Oswald and sisters Mabel and Hilda. They were born in Stockton. In 1901 he and his Harry were boarders at Ashville college and were 13 years old.

Janice








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