Category Archives: Soldiers of the Great War

Choosing your religion

Posted on December 14, 2012 by DH

‘Every soldier was supplied with an identity disk to be worn around his neck, on which was embossed his name, number, regiment and religion. A member of my company, one Eastwood, when asked for his religion replied: “What are you … Continue reading →

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Private Alfred Ell, 1st Middlesex

Posted on December 13, 2012 by DH

19838 Private Alfred Ell 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment Killed in Action 24 October 1918 Age 33 Buried at Romeries, France. Son of George Ell, of London; husband of Lilian Daisy Ell, of 151, Offord Rd, Barnsbury, London N1. Private Ell … Continue reading →

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