One of the newest graves at St George's church is this one on the edge of the burial ground.
The inscription reads:
1914 - 1918
Those honoured here died in the service of their country and lie buried in this churchyard
Private W.L.Ashton
Manchester Regiment 9.5.1916
Private J.Barber
Labour Corps 11.2.1919
Private H.Beeley
South Lancashire Regiment 18.3.1917
Private J.Middleton
South Lancashire Regiment 22.9.1916
Private E.Smith
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 14.7.1916
Colour Sergeant C.S.Apleton
Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 16.8.1916
A wider view can be seen on Hyde DP Xtra.
A contribution to Taphophile Tragics.
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