Lance Corporal William Jones (5511)
4th Bn, The Worcestershire Regiment, 88th Brigade, 29th Division
Malvern Commemoration: Christchurch
Burial/Commemoration: Helles Memorial Turkey
Nature of Death: Died of wounds at Gallipoli 6/8/1915
William Jones, who was born in Malvern was killed on during the Battle of Krithia [1] in August 1915. He enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment during the time of the Boer War [2] at Worcester, and if he signed on for the regular army terms of engagement he will have served for 7 years with the Colours and 7 years with the Reserve. On the outbreak of war these reservists were remobilised. At the time of his death he was living in Lambeth, London.
(NB See also William Jones [3] 13644 Pte 9th Worcesters from West Malvern)
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[1] Battle of Krithia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Battle_of_Krithia
[2] Boer War: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War
[3] William Jones: http://www.malvernremembers.org.uk/ww1-profiles/william-jones-2
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