J. ABELSON, 14 July 1917
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John Abelson
Born:
1897
Died:
24 Tammuz 5677 (14 July 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
ABE8391
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1897
Place of birth:
Wigan, Lancashire, England
Death
Date of death:
24 Tammuz 5677 (14 July 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Burial place:
DAR ES SALAAM WAR CEMETERY
Places
Addresses
Mother's home:
62 Bell St Cheetham Manchester (1911)
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade
Family
Siblings
Harry Abelson (male)
Myer Abelson (male)
Parents
Mother: Jane Abelson (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
5163
Date discharged/death:
14 July 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Battalion/unit:
7th Battalion
Enlistment record
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
14 July 1917
Age:
21 years old
Regiment / service:
South African Infantry, 7th Regt.
Cemetery:
Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania
Grave reference:
4. H. 13.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
SADLY MISSED BY HIS MOTHER & BROTHERS
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Waterproof Garment Cutter Apprentice
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