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Pte. John Thomas Coulson
British Army 2nd/6th Btn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
from:Hebburn
(d.18th Sep 1918)
John Coulson died aged 21 whilst serving with the Labour Corps, he had previously served with the 2nd/6th Btn Cameronians.
He was born at Hebburn Quay, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Coulson of 12 Station Lane, Hebburn New Town. On the 1911 census he is recorded as John Thomas Coulson age 13 at School living with his mother Elizabeth Coulson and family at 36 Charles Street back, Hebburn Enlisted Newcastle.
John is buried in Hebburn Cemetery and is commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph (south face) Jarrow.