Prefixed VICTORY MEDAL to 19-1859 PTE William WOOD NORTH'D FUS. Born Blyth. Served in France with 19th Northumberland Fusiliers (2nd Tyneside Pioneers). Transferred to 7th Durham Light Infantry & was KIA F&F 25/3/18

19-1859 PTE W.WOOD NORTH'D FUS.

William Wood

Born Blyth, Northumberland 1895

Son of Joseph & Mary Wood of 16 Bell Street, Cowpen Quay, Blyth, Northumberland

Joined the 2nd Tyneside Pioneers

This Battalion landed in France 29/1/16 as the 19th Northumberland Fusiliers

Transferred to 7th Durham Light Infantry & was renumbered 277224

KIA F&F 25/3/18 & is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France

With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details

Condition: GVF