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18857   Private Felix Lafferty
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Dated added: 10/10/2016   Last updated: 12/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 12th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (British Army)
Died: 22/01/1916 (Died of Wounds)
Age: 22
Summary      
Felix Lafferty was the son of Daniel and Agnes Lafferty. Felix was born about 1894. Private Felix Lafferty was serving with the 12th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry when he was wounded. He died of his wounds at No 33 Casualty Clearing Station in France on 22nd January 1916. He was 22 years old. The CWGC record Private Felix Lafferty as the son of Daniel and Agnes Lafferty of Portglenone, County Londonderry.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Bethune Town Cemetery
  Pas De Calais, Pas-de-Calais
Grave Ref: Grave IV-H-46
CWGC Casualty 63538
Summary      
Bethune is a town 29 kilometres north of Arras. The cemetery can easily be found, from any point in Bethune, by following the French signs indicating 'CIMETIERE NORD'. More precisely, from the town centre, turn right in front of the Tribunal and second right at the bottom of the road down to the cul-de-sac where the cemetery will be found.
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1 Forum discussion (GWF) Brief details of Private Felix Lafferty
2 National Archives UK Medal card of Private Felix Lafferty can be purchased here
3 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Felix Lafferty's grave can be purchased here
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