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• Byrne, John   b. September, 1832  d. July 10, 1879
  Crimean War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 68th Regiment, Durham Light Infantry. On November 5, 1854, during the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, when the regiment was ordered to retire, Private Byrne went back at the risk of his own life and brought in a wounded soldier under enemy fire. Again on May 11, 1955, Private Byrne in defending his position, engaged in a hand-to-hand combat with one of the enemy, killed the antagonist and captured his arms. For these acts of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Saint Woolo's Cemetery, Newport, Newport, Wales
   
• Lee, Jon    b. 1968  d. January 7, 2002
  Drummer for the Welsh rock band Feeder. (Bio by: Ron Moody)
  Cause of death: Suicide by hanging
  Saint Woolo's Cemetery, Newport, Newport, Wales
  Plot: Unknown at this time.
   

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