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We remember Elias Jones
We remember Elias Jones
Duplicate of E Jones
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Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Mary Ellen Jones
Source:7945927
1890
1891
sibling
John William Jones
Source:7945927
13th July 1891
1893
1893
location
Brook St, Golftyn, Northop, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737878
10th May 1893
1894
sibling
Sarah Jane Jones
Source:7945927
7th July 1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7945927
31st March 1901
1901
location
Uwchlyn Cottage, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7945927
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Pony Driver in coal mine
United Kingdom
Source:7945950
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 St James Place, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7945950
2nd April 1911
1915
location
5 Davies Terrace, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8068857
27th November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7967545
1st December 1915 - 23rd April 1918
1917
appointments
Stretcher Bearer
Source:7958960
March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
20589
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
14th Battalion
Source:7958960
March 1917 - 23rd April 1918
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7968054
26th March 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8068934
23rd August 1917
enlistment
Holywell, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:7956753
service
British Army
Private
20589
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2147895
service
British Army
Corporal
20589
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2147895
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7002699
Source:7956753
23rd April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7002699
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Elias |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Jones, |
| Source | 7002699 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St James Place, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Davies Terrace, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th November 1915 | |
| Brook St, Golftyn, Northop, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th May 1893 | |
| Uwchlyn Cottage, Ffynnongroew, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20589 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 20589 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20589 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 14th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Jones | mother | ||
| John Jones | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Jones | sister | 1890 | |
| John William Jones | brother | 13th July 1891 | |
| Sarah Jane Jones | sister | 7th July 1894 |
Media
Media
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Birth CertificateElias Jones was born on 10th May 1893 in Brook Street, Golftyn (part of Connah's Quay).He was the son of John Jones (Railway Porter) and Jane Jones formerly Evans
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EIias Jones promoted to CorporalLocal newspaper reports promotion of Elias Jones to full Corporal and the award of the Military Medal for continuous good work as a stretcher bearer in the RWF.Contributed by:
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Gravestone of Corporal Elias JonesGravestone in the Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery (IVG1).Contributed by:
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Bar to Military Medal20589 Cpl E Jones R.W.Fus (Mostyn) (MM gazetted 26th March 1917)Contributed by:
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Soldiers Will Dated 27th Nov 1915Soldiers will made by Pte Elias Jones leaving his property and effects to his mother Mrs Jane Jones of 5 Davies Terrace, Ffynnongroew Nr Mostyn.Contributed by:
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Soldiers Will dated 3rd Nov 1917Corporal Elias Jones leaves his gold presentation watch to his brother John William Jones of 5 Davies Terrace, Ffynnongroew.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris10204 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris10204 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Chris10204 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Chris10204 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Prestatyn Times | Chris10204 | |
| London Gazette | Chris10204 | |
| London Gazette | Chris10204 | |
| London Gazette | Chris10204 | |
| London Gazette | Chris10204 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Chris10204 | |
| Corporal Elias Jones | Chris10204 | |
| EIias Jones promoted to Corporal | Chris10204 | |
| Gravestone of Corporal Elias Jones | Chris10204 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card | Chris10204 | |
| Military Medal Award | Chris10204 | |
| Bar to Military Medal | Chris10204 | |
| Soldiers Will Dated 27th Nov 1915 | Chris10204 | |
| Soldiers Will dated 3rd Nov 1917 | Chris10204 | |
| DCM Citation | Chris10204 |
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We remember Elias Jones
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