Robert McMahon (1895-1917)
Coal Miner from Tow Law served with 1st/6th DLI commemorated on the Arras Memorial
Robert McMahon was born in Tow Law in 1895, the son of Thomas and Rose McMahon. Robert had two brothers and three sisters and married Eleanor Watson at Bishop Auckland in 1916. He lived in Tow Law all his life. He joined the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and was killed at the Battle of Arras on 14 April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, in the Durham Cathedral Book of Remembrance and two memorials in Tow Law.
Civil Parish: Tow Law
Birth date: 1895
Death date: 14-Apr-1917
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 36 Townley Road, Tow Law (1901 census)
41 Wolsingham Road, Tow Law (1911 census)
Employment: Coal Miner – Pony driver (1911 census)
Family: Father: Thomas McMahon
Mother: Rose McMahon (nee McGowan)
Siblings: Michael, Annie, Margaret, Veronica & James McMahon
Wife: Eleanor McMahon, nee Watson
Military service:
Served in 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Regimental nos.: 5/8330 & 252261
Private
Medal(s): British War Medal
Victory Medal
Memorial(s): Arras memorial, Bay 8
Durham Cathedral Book of Remembrance
High Street, Tow Law 1914-1918 Statue
St Phillip & St James’ Church, Tow Law 1914-1918 Plaque
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Edwards
