Private R E Dannatt

4th Training Reserve BN. Service No: TR5/13684

Private Dannatt died on the 26th of February 1917. His grave is unusual as it has two headstones. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone and a family headstone behind that.

The family headstone reads: “In loving memory of Robert Edmund Dannatt, the beloved son of Sarah and Thomas Dannatt, 4th T.R.B., who died at Rugeley Camp, February 26th 1917, aged 18 years. A noble life laid down.”

Private Dannatt’s parents are also buried in the North Warren Cemetery.

Private R T Dannatt’s Commonwealth War Grave Headstone

The Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel was set-up to help restore the family headstones of servicemen and women who died during WWI and WWII.

Both cemeteries have graves recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

We also work to preserve both the General Cemetery, its Chapel, and the North Warren (Non-Conformist) Cemetery. With the kind permission of Gainsborough Town Council.

The General Cemetery is situated on Cox’s Hill in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. And the North Warren Cemetery is on Ropery Road in Gainsborough.

Private R E Dannatt

Peter Bradshaw

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