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300119 Pte. Edward Fairless British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry (d.27th Jul 1916) Edward Fairless was born on 16th April 1892 in Westgate, County Durham. He was a student at St John's York 1911-13 being cricket club captain in 1913. He was employed as a teacher at Tudhoe Colliery CS, County Durham. Edward served as a Lance Corporal with the 18th Btn, Durham Light Infantry and died on the 27th July 1916 aged 24. He fought and died alongside fellow Johnsman Matthew Fullerton. They are buried in adjoining graves in St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L’avoue, France. A memorial oak tree in his remembrance stands in the grounds of his old school at Wolsingham, County Durham. 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.**