First Name: | Dean Francis | Last Name: | JONES | |
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Date of Death: | 13/02/1916 | Lived/Born In: | Holborn | |
Rank: | Rifleman | Unit: | Rifle Brigade3 | |
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Current Information:Born-Holborn Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Ypres
On 12th February, 1916, 3rd Rifle Brigade of 17 Brigade, 24th Division left the dug-outs at Belgian Chateau (H24a) and moved into the front line at Hooge in the Ypres salient. Their arrival here coincided with a long and violent bombardment of their positions which began at 1am on 13th February and continued, largely unabated, for 2 days and nights. The front line trenches were completely blown in and there were numerous casualties. One of those killed was Dean Jones. |
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