The Plugstreet Archaeological Project 8th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers

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8th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers served with the 11th Division near the Peckham House, Spanbroekmolen and Kruisstraat mines, during the 1917 Battle of Messines.

8th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers at The Battle of Messines. Halliday C. Pte. d.13th Jun 1917 Williamson   Edward Alfred L/Cpl. d.17th Sep 1917

Tyneside Scottish: 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd (Service) Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers John Sheen A detailed account of the Tyneside Scottish Brigade, formed in response to Kitchener's c all for a new army, made up of local men from around Newcastle, few of whom were Scots More information on: Tyneside Scottish: 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd (Service) Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers

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