Railway Dugouts Cemetery
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Major F.P. Paynter Royal Field Artillery
Frances Pendarves Paynter was born in 18182, and it is believed in the Alnwick area. He was educated at Barnard Castle School where he is commemorated on their Roll of Honour. In his civilian career he worked fro Barclays Bank, and enjoyed golf in his spare time. He was a resident of Gateshead.
He was commissioned into the 1st Newcastle-on-Tyne (Western Division, Royal Garrison Artillery),27th March 1901. promoted to Lieutenant 10th October, 1903. and to Captain 27th November, 1907. On the 28th July 1915 he was promoted to temporary Major.
Major Frances Pendarves Paynter was killed in action 10th January 1916 and is buried in Railway Dugouts Cemetery.
Major FP Paynter CWGC Record