Cpl Christopher Jones, South Wales Borderers
Item
Title
Cpl Christopher Jones, South Wales Borderers
Who?
Cpl Christopher Jones, South Wales Borderers
Item(s)
Object include:
Photograph of Battalion
Photograph of Battalion on parade
DWM Luger pistol
British artillery shell
Photograph of Battalion
Photograph of Battalion on parade
DWM Luger pistol
British artillery shell
Story
Corporal Christopher Jones served in the 24th Foot, 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers. He enlisted in 1914 and served in Northern France. He had worked in Cheltenham but returned to Wales to register in Brecon.
He was killed on 19 December 1914 and is buried in a military cemetery near Calais. His wife moved to Wales to live with Christopher's family.
Christopher was awarded medals but his family sent them back because they were upset over his death.
He was killed on 19 December 1914 and is buried in a military cemetery near Calais. His wife moved to Wales to live with Christopher's family.
Christopher was awarded medals but his family sent them back because they were upset over his death.
When?
1914
Where?
Western Front, Calais
Contributor
Ruth Lewis, great-great-granddaughter
Collection Day
King's High, Warwick
This item was submitted on June 11, 2019