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216318 Pte. William Lanaghan British Army 1st/7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (d.27th May 1918) William Lanaghan died aged 17, he was born in Jarrow on the 23rd October 1900, son of John Patrick and Charlotte Anne Lanaghan (nee Robson). In the 1911 Census he is listed as William Lanaghan, age 10, at School, living with his parents John & Charlotte Lanaghan & his siblings at 43, Commercial Road, Jarrow. For some unknown reason he is down as James Lanaghan on his Medal Index Card, perhaps he had used his brother's details to enlist underage? He had an older brother James who was discharged from the 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment on the 7th February 1917 due to losing a leg. William is remembered on the Soissons Memorial and on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church, Jarrow. Additional Information: William Lanaghan was my great uncle, he died aged 17, he was born in Jarrow on the 23rd October 1900, son of John Patrick and Charlotte Anne Lanaghan (nee Robson). Lesley 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 the 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.**