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2nd Lt. Francis William Blake MC.

British Army 19th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

from:Jarrow

(d.31st Oct 1918)

Francis William Blake's Medal Index Card

Francis William Blake served at a 2nd Lieutenant with the 19th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was aged 25 when he died on 31st October 1918. Born and living Jarrow, he was the son of William John and Agnes Blake (Thompson) of 23 Hill Street Jarrow, where he is recorded as living on the 1911 census, aged 18, his occupation is given as Baker.

Francis is buried in Vichte Military Cemetery and he is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church, Jarrow.

Francis William Blake family grave in Jarrow Cemetery



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