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Pte. Robert Dixon Canham

British Army 1/7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

from:Jarrow

(d.11th Apr 1918)

Robert Dixon Canham aged 35, died on 11th April 1918 whilst serving with the 1/7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was born, lived and enlisted in Jarrow. He was the son of George and Isabella Canham and husband of Margaret Canham (nee Purvis) of 3 Randolph Street Jarrow.

Robert is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial and was commemorated on the Triptych (right panel) in St. Mark's Church Jarrow (it is no longer a Church)

Additional Information:

Robert had five children, Robert 16years, Isabella 14 years, Margaret 12 years, George 6 years, and Dora 5 years. He had three brothers George 42 years, Bassett 34 years, and Joseph 30 years. Taken from Army form W 5080 signed by his widow Margaret.

Robert Canham








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