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John "Jack" Chew Robinson (1892-1970)
Staffordshire-born man served with 14th DLI awarded MM and DCM

Charles Herbert Wade (1881- )
DLI recipient of the Albert Medal in Bronze for lifesaving on land

Durham Light Infantry, 4th Battalion
Extra Reserve battalion

George Alderson (1884-1915)
Albert Medal for Dunston man from 10 DLI who gave his life to save others

St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe
War memorial Reredos and plaques. Listed Building

Werner Fuerbringer (1888-1982)
Commander of the submarine that bombed Seaham

Barbara Mortensen (1875-1956)
The luckiest woman in Seaham

Mary Slaughter (1881-1916)
The unluckiest woman in Seaham

Submarine bombardment of Seaham
Colliery town under attack in July 1916

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