South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| Salonika | British War & Victory Medals | Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 24 Aug 1916 in Salonika | ~ | Elmdon War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Third Battle of Dorian | 19 Dec 1915 in Hornchurch | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| near Hadzi Bari Mah, Greece | ~ | |
Service History
- 19 Dec 1915 - Enlisted in Hornchurch, Essex
- 24 Aug 1916 - Arrived in Salonika
- 23 Oct 1916 - Appointed Lance Corporal
- 18 May 1918 - Promoted to Corporal
- 22 Aug 1918 - Lewis Gun training course
- 7 Sep 1918 - Rejoined Battalion
Original Burial
Originally buried in the Hadzi Bari Mah Military Cemetery and he was re-interred at Karsouli in June 1919
Circumstances of Death
| Unfortunately the 26th Battalion war diary is not available online and we have been unable to find any books or other information about the 26th Battalion and so we we are not able to comment about the events that led to the death of David. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1895, Bretforton, Worcs | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Harry and Matilda Jelfs | Marston Green Lane, Elmdon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - Breforton, Worcs | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - Church Farm Cottage, Claines, Worc | 1911 - Servant / Stock Boy |
| 1911 - Alspath Hall Farm, Allesley | 1915 - Carter |
| 1915 - 8 Lifford Lane, Kings Norton | |
| 1919 - Marston Green Lane, Elmdon |
