Our family hero William Brown Duncan, was born in South Shields and joined 1/7th battalion of Durham Light Infantry at 18 years old. My Nan ...
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W B Duncan
Private
Service No. 1501
Age Unknown
Died on 21 July 1915
Durham Light Infantry
SOUTH SHIELDS (HARTON) CEMETERY
Durham, United Kingdom
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Born in South Shields. He encountered a German bullet which pierced his uniform but wedged in his pocket bible.Died later of his injuries.
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Uncle Billy's grave is in Harton Cemetery.
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