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Pte John William Nelson

British Army 13th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Hawthorn Rd, Ashington, Northumberland

(d.12th Apr 1917)

Nelson, John, William. Private, 28/45. Killed in action on 12th April 1917. Aged 19 years.

Buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de de Calais, in grave VIII. C. 5.

Son of Elizabeth Piggales (formerly Nelson), of Hawthorn Rd, Ashington, Northumberland, and the late Edward Nelson.

Linked to the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers but has the service number 28/45, this indicates he was in the 28th Btn N.F. However the 19th Btn records show, Pte Nelson, was attached to the 13th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers.

From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.



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