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We remember David Ellis
We remember David Ellis
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
James Ellis
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1882
1884
sibling
William Ellis
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1884
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Ellis
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1886
1888
sibling
Ada Ellis
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1888
1891
sibling
Frederick Ellis
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1891
1893
1895
sibling
Thomas Ellis
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1895
1898
sibling
Charles Ellis
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1898
1899
sibling
Leonard Ellis
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1899
1900
sibling
Theresa Ellis
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1900
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9563889
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
3990
Herefordshire Regiment
Source:2448111
service
British Army
Private
236544
Herefordshire Regiment
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location
1, Lower Court, Bridge St., Leominster, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7368537
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at the battle of Tel El Khuweilfeh. One of four brothers who fell in the War.
Tel El Khuweilfeh
Palestine, State of
Source:7368537
Source:9563872
6th November 1917
burial
Source:7368537
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Ellis |
| Source | 2448111 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Lower Court, Bridge St., Leominster, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3990 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 236544 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ellis | father | ||
| Elizabeth Rice | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ellis | brother | 1882 | |
| William Ellis | brother | 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Ellis | sister | 1886 | |
| Ada Ellis | sister | 1888 | |
| Frederick Ellis | brother | 1891 | |
| Thomas Ellis | brother | 1895 | |
| Charles Ellis | brother | 1898 | |
| Leonard Ellis | brother | 1899 | |
| Theresa Ellis | sister | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Herefordshire Regiment Roll of HonourMore about Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour
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Herefordshire Regiment - men who died at Tel el KhuweilfehMore about Herefordshire Regiment - men who died at Tel el Khuweilfeh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alathea13662 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum war diaries November 1917 | Alathea13662 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Regimental Memorial at Khuweilfeh | Alathea13662 |
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