CASTELLO
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Ellis James Castello
Born:
23 Elul 5657 (20 September 1897)
Died:
16 Iyyar 5743 (29 April 1983)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
CAS7411
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
23 Elul 5657 (20 September 1897)
Death
Date of death:
16 Iyyar 5743 (29 April 1983)
Died in combat?:
No
Places
Addresses
Family home:
23 Oxford Square, Hyde Park
Family
Spouse
Elizabeth Marjorie Castello (female)
Children
Diana Castello (female)
Susan Castello (female)
Siblings
Iris Sarah Castello (female)
Parents
Father: James Castello (male)
Mother: Edith Sarah Franklin (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Date enlisted/conscripted:
1914
Date discharged/death:
1919
Rank at discharge/death:
Lieutenant
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Artillery
Medals:
Military Cross - “ For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With the enemy at close quarters on his flank and in rear, he worked all day in the open on communications under constant machine gun and rifle fire. He restored and maintained communications that were frequently broken, and when the enemy was around the battery positions his energy and fearlessness inspired all ranks.”
Roll of Honour
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