Witton Cemetery - Notable Individual Graves

Notable Individual Graves

  • Private George Ravenhill (1872-1921), VC winner Boer War. Grave currently (2012) unmarked.
  • William Snook, athlete (1861-1916). Died in workhouse hospital, his funeral paid for by former running club Birchfield Harriers.
  • Sergeant Arthur Vickers (1882-1944), VC winner First World War.

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