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John Elston

Private

Service No. 15101

Age 41

Died on 1 July 1916

Devonshire Regiment

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

Son of Uria Elston, of Uton, Crediton, Devon; husband of Mrs. John Elston, of 4, Southwoods Buildings, Cowick St., St. Thomas, Exeter. Served in the South African Campaign, and on the North West Frontier of India Punjab and Tirah Expeditions, 1897-8).

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