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Gnr. David Gaffing
British Army 26th Bty. 17th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
from:Hebburn
(d.14th Oct 1917)
David Gaffing, aged 20, who died on 14th October 1917, had served with the 26th Battery, 17th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery as a Gunner (770370), He also had earlier service with the RFA Territorials as Gunner (1023). He is buried in Canada Farm Cemetery.
His medal card shows award of 1915 Star, War and Victory Medals. His older brother, Daniel, was also one of the fallen.
David was born in Hebburn 1887 and lived there, son of John and Alice (nee Spellman)of 2 Frederick Street, Heppburn Colliery. In the 1911 England & Wales BMD census, David's parents were: John Gaffney, Head, aged 50, married and occupation listed as Coal Labourer. He was born in Felling, Durham.
Alice Gaffney, Wife, aged 48, was born in Ruhope, Durham.