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    Memorial

    Sapper J Forster

    The gravestone

    Source: David Long

    1/2

    Current Location

    Alnwick Cemetery , South Road (A1068) , Alnwick , Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PG , England

    OS Grid Reference

    NU 19582 12226

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    Type of Memorial
    Addition to gravestone
    WMR Reference Number
    109587
    Description
    Obtuse arched sandstone family headstone with a lily carved above the incised inscription.
    Inscription
    .../ Also of Sapper John Forster RE/ Their son who was Killed in Action/ in France Oct 30 1915,/ Aged 35 years./ Interred in Corre British Cemetery,/ Beuvry, East of Bethune./ ....
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, surname, unit, relationship, manner, country, and date of death, age, burial details
    Order of names
    As above
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Custodian
    Alnwick Town Council

    Components

    Gravestone

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: At Risk


    • Subject’s listing on the North East War Memorials site: https://www.newmp.org.uk/article.php?categoryid=99&articleid=1432&displayorder=24