Jones, John Ellington
Son of John Ellington Jones, medical student, and Georgina Mary Douglas Jones (nee Walsh) of 1 Lane Hillside, Redland. Older brother of Stanley Walsh Ellington. Husband of Mary Jane Jones, of Beamsville Ontario.
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Jones was born on 20/03/1888, and attended the School from 1903-1904. He served as a Lieutenant in the Army, with the Canadian Infantry 1st Bn.. Jones sadly lost his life on 09/04/1917, as a result of the War.
Jones was buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France, grave reference VI. E. 16.
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Bristol Grammar School Chronicle (BGS Chronicle April 1918)
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"was at the School from 1903 to 1904. He enlisted in the Canadian contingent, and is now reported to have been killed, but no details are yet available."
John Ellington Jones
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Born: 20 March 1888
School dates: 1903 - 1904
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment: Canadian Infantry 1st Bn.
Died: 09 April 1917
Age: 29
Remembered: Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St.Eloi, France
Reference: VI. E. 16.
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