J R – Elliott – North Eastern Railway – Private – 24/08/1918

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Title

J R – Elliott – North Eastern Railway – Private – 24/08/1918

Initials / forenames

J R

Surname

Elliott

Railway company

North Eastern Railway

Military unit

Highland Light Infantry, 1st/6th Battalion

Military rank

Private

Military number

29172

Railway department

Shildon

Railway job

Cleaner

Date died

24/08/1918

Magazine reference

North Eastern Railway Magazine: January 1919 p10

Memorial

Wancourt British Cemetery

Notes

Aged 22, Elliott was with the N.E.R for three years. He died from wounds received in action in France.

Information source

St Paul's Cathedral Order of Service 1919, North Eastern Railway Magazine, Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Date entered

23/05/2016

Last updated

23/05/2016

Citation

“J R – Elliott – North Eastern Railway – Private – 24/08/1918,” Fallen Railwaymen, accessed May 15, 2024, https://fallenrailwaymen.omeka.net/items/show/56846.