Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K3). Formed at Newcastle in September 1914.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 1,560 recorded WW1 deaths for the 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.
AYRE, S. Private, 30179. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916.
(Believed to be buried in this cemetery).
BOLTON, J. Private, 28708. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, Pas-de-Calais, France. 08-06-1917. Age 32. Husband of Isabella Anderson (formerly Bolton) of Railway Terrace, Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "At Rest".
BROWN, E. Lance Corporal, 20089. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916.
DIXON, J.W. Private, 4/9627. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 26-08-1918.
Stone Inscription :- "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out".
FENWICK, G. Private, 4/9667. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916. Age 34. Son of Mrs. D. Fenwick of New Elvet, Durham, UK.
Stone Inscription :- Ever Remembered By His Loving Mother Brothers And Sisters Thy Will Be Done".
HEATON, T. Private, 4/8718. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916.
Stone Inscription :- "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out".
LOWERY, (DCM). Thomas. Second Lieutenant, 15th (Service) battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Croisilles British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 03-08-1917. Age 25. Husband of May Lowery of Wylam Terrace, Shield Row, West Stanley, County Durham, UK.
Distinguished Conduct Medal.
PALMER, Harry. Private, 53116. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, Pas-de-Calais, France. 28-08-1917. Age 24. Son of Mrs. Palmer of Sedgwick Street, Homerton, London, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Rest In Peace".
THOMPSON, W. Private, 19252. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916.
WARD, S. Private, 19982. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 07-07-1916.
WRIGHT, Joseph William. Private, 22190. 15th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Somme, France. 01-07-1916. Age 27. Son of Mary Ann Wright. Husband of Edith Wright of Vctoria Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, UK.