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FALSTONE

Elliot, J., Pte., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Ovillers Cemetery, Somme, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 201756 Private J. Elliott serving with the 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers who died 01/07/1916.

In Falstone Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In loving memory
of
John Elliot
and 71 years
also of Barbara
his beloved wife
who died 8th January ??
aged 62 years.
and of James their son
who was killed in action
1st July 1916 aged 22 years.

The surname on the tombstone is "Elliot"; the CWGC entry gives "Elliott".

Is he the “James Ormston Elliott” remembered at Falstone on F6.01 and F6.03?


The CWGC entry for Private Elliot

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