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BEADNELL

Ellis, J.T., Lieut., 1941

Photo: B. Chandler

In Beadnell (St. Ebba) Church Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of Lieutenant John Taylor Ellis, serving with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who died 29/06/1941.

The private headstone reads:

To the memory of
Lieut. John Taylor Ellis, R.N.V.R.
beloved husband of
Joyce Ellis
Born Sep. 18th 1899
died of wounds
received on active service
June 29th 1941
Joyce beloved wife & treasured
mother of Mary & Dorothy
born May 7th 1909 - died Mar. 30th 1998
"Called to higher service"

Acknowledgments: Barney Rice

John Taylor Ellis is remembered at Beadnell on B10.03 and B10.04 and on our List of Ships’ crews


H.M.S. Eaglet
The CWGC entry for Lieutenant Ellis

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk