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World War One / Re: john Jones will 1915
« on: Sunday 01 June 14 17:36 BST (UK) »
John Jones did survive the Great War, although he suffered ill health (jaundice) from malaria, whilst serving on the Eastern Front. I know that he definitely served in Egypt and sailed from Southampton. His wife, Beatrice, went down there to see him off, and I understand that this was where Great Aunt Vi was conceived.
When he was de-mobbed, he was trained to be a bricklayer. However, his ill health ultimately saw him die prematurely in the 1930's. He is buried in Brymbo Churchyard (I know where). The funeral had a RWF buglar sound the last post. However, the family had to take legal action to gain rights to a war pension, because the establishment contended that he died as result of overseas war service.
I can forward further details to your husband's cousin.
When he was de-mobbed, he was trained to be a bricklayer. However, his ill health ultimately saw him die prematurely in the 1930's. He is buried in Brymbo Churchyard (I know where). The funeral had a RWF buglar sound the last post. However, the family had to take legal action to gain rights to a war pension, because the establishment contended that he died as result of overseas war service.
I can forward further details to your husband's cousin.