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David Erasmus

Private

Service No. 14841

Age 41

Died on 20 November 1917

King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

HERMIES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY

Pas de Calais, France

Son of Thomas and Catherine Erasmus, of 58, Rees St., Gelli Ystrad, Glam.

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G H Erasmus

AS AN ERASMUS, I'M PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS YOUNG MAN, WHO GAVE HIS LIFE, SO MANY YEARS AGO, SO WE COULD BE FREE.

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Richard Williams

David Erasmus was my great-great uncle, I am extremely proud of his bravery and I know he was sorely missed by his very proud family.

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Richard Williams

Pte David Erasmus 14841 - KIA 20/11/1917 at the Battle of Cambrai.My great-great uncle and a very proud Welshman. Buried at Hermes Hill.

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My Great Great Uncle was Private David Erasmus 14841 who served with A Company 2/4 Bn KOYLI, he was killed in action on 20/11/1917, the fi...

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