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2nd Lt. Richard Dellow
British Army 19th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Gateshead
(d.8th Jul 1919)
Second Lieutenant Richard Dellow of the 19th Btn, Northumberland Fusiliers died of sickness on 8th of July 1919. Aged 25 years.
He is buried in Gateshead East Cemetery with a Family Gravestone, not a CWGC one, in the Catholic side of the cemetery. Take the path from the rear of the Catholic chapel, take 2nd left and it's just on the left.
He was the son of Richard and Theresa Dellow of 7 High West St, Gateshead.
The 19th Battalion records show that 2nd Lt Dellow, joined the Battalion in France on 15th of February 1917 and was later evacuated to England as he was sick. He died on 8th July 1919.
From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.