Robert Andrew Coverdale born c1897 Middlesbrough, Ser. No. 17253 Pte., Machine Gun Sect., 13th. Batt. D.L.I. Photograph dated 20-4-15, Robert was later Killed in Action 6 Oct 1918, Aged 21yrs., s/o Mrs. Rebecca Jane Coverdale of 30 Eton St., West Hartlepool, Buried at BEAUREVOIR BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France.
Cross inscribed "Behind the Dim Unknown Future Standeth God (C.W.G.C.)"
Date (of image) : 20/4/1915
Donor : ORBC/Neil G. Wainwright
Part of the "Fred's Little Book" collection
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These images are from two albums which are part of a unique record of young men and women who were members of the Oxford Road Baptist Church, West Hartlepool and enlisted in the First World War. Some of the photos and postcards note; Name, Rank, Service No., Regiment and the dates letters and parcels were sent to them. The originator of this collection was a Mr. Fred Marsden a member of the Church and also a Postman. 'Fred's little book' as it is referred to contains 177 separate entries.
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