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Pte. John James Hall
British Army 17th (North Eastern Railways Pioneers) Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Stockton on Tees
Jack Hall was an employee of the North Eastern Railway company when he enlisted with the 17th Northumberland Fusiliers (a Pals unit) in 1915. On 21st November he landed at Le Havre. The 17th Northumberland Fusiliers took part in various battles interspersed with time working on the railway networks.
At some point John was transferred to an RE (Pioneer) unit and given a second service number. He was gassed at least once but luckily suffered only minor injuries during his time at the front. He returned to England in January 1919.

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