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Cpl. William Jordan Charlton
British Army 19th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:South Shields
(d.15th May 1918)
William Charlton died of sickness on 15th May 1918, aged 29. He is buried in the Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery. His headstone is inscribed: Elizabeth Ann wife of the above Died 14th Sept 1918 At Rest.
He was the son of William and Isabella Charlton, of 48 Morton St, South Shields and the husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Charlton.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission shows him as a member of the 3rd Btn NF, it is believed this is incorrect or he was attached. (From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.)