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Sherborne Cemetary

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Sandra

Sandra Report 9 Aug 2009 18:44

We have just found out by looking at old photos that a great uncle of mine was possible buried in Sherborne Cemetary.
Would it be possible for someone in that area to have a look, or is there somewhere the information is kept.
His name was John Elfed Jones, born in Caernarvon in 1906.
The photo shows a corporal standing between two graves, possibly friends who died together, during WW2.

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 9 Aug 2009 18:51

This is from the CWGC site
JONES, JOHN ELFED
Initials: J E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/5th Bn.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 18/01/1940
Service No: 6457008
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 6. Grave 427.
Cemetery: SHERBORNE CEMETERY

SHERBORNE CEMETERY
Country: United Kingdom
Locality: Dorset
Historical Information: Sherborne Cemetery contains war graves of both wars. The 25 First World War burials, some of them made from the local Red Cross hospital, are scattered throughout the cemetery. The 29 Second World War graves lie in a special plot near the entrance and are in two groups, one naval, the other army and air force. The plot also contains two non-war burials.
No. of Identified Casualties: 56

JONES, JOHN ELFED, J E Private 6457008 The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 18/01/1940 35 Sec. 6. Grave 427.

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Sandra

Sandra Report 9 Aug 2009 18:54

Thats fantastic Shirley, and so quick. It certainly fills in some blanks

Sandra

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 9 Aug 2009 18:59

glad to help >

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957