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Rifleman JOHN FURNESS

Service Number: S/6919
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Rifle Brigade

2nd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 01 August 1917

Age 33 years old

Buried or commemorated at

LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

XVI. J. 17.

Belgium

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Henry Furness, of 31, Dudley St., Higher Broughton, Manchester. Native of Hayfield, Stockport.
  • Personal Inscription GOD IS OUR HOPE AND STRENGTH
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