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George Edwin Ellison

Private

Service No. L/12643

Age 40

Died on 11 November 1918

5th (Royal Irish) Lancers

ST. SYMPHORIEN MILITARY CEMETERY

Hainaut, Belgium

Son of James W. and Mary Ellison; husband of Hannah Maria Ellison, of 49, Edmund Street, Bank, Leeds. Believed to be the last British battle casualty of the war.

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Peter Dennis

We will never forget the sacrifice of Your Today for our Tomorrow.

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Athena Lee

Thank you, the last soldier who died in the World War One. We will always remember you

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david reid

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Poppy Snozcat

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Worksop Branch

Thank you for your service, you are remembered by Worksop Branch The Royal British Legion.

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Legion Supporter

May you live in our hearts forever.

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Legion Supporter

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

Being from Leeds also and therefore a fellow Yorkshireman it is a privilege to be able to make this memorial remark.

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Nigel Payne

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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John Hatchett

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

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Legion Supporter

though you may not be here physically you are here mentally and spiritually.

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Barry Carpenter

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

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Legion Supporter

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

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Legion Supporter

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Legion Supporter

Thank you George. RIP.

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Legion Supporter

Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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Poppy Snozcat

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Legion Supporter

May you live in our hearts forever.

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David Oliver

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Annabelle Bulag

For all the men and women who fought for their country, thank you for serving your country well.

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Annabelle Bulag

For all the men and women who fought for their country, thank you for serving your country well.

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Annabelle Bulag

For all the men and women who fought for their country, thank you for serving your country well.

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Athena Lee

remember the ones who died for our future

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I paid my respects at your grave during a 100km walk I completed for the Army Benevolent Fund. I served 17 Years in the Royal Engineers, bu...

John Hatchett

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To a soldier of the great war. I do not know you but I would have liked to have known you. You were a brother in arms with my paternal gran...

Barry Carpenter

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. . .  AND THE VERY LAST George Ellison of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers survived four years of horrific trench warfare only to be killed min...

Poppy Snozcat

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