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William was born at the Glyn, near Brecon in about 1889. He married Gladys Rose Bugby in 1914 and later that year they had a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth.
Gladys was from a local family. Her parents had run the Fountain Inn in Watergate, Brecon before later moving to 8, St. David Street. William and Gladys lived in Newmarch Street.
William joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. His battalion, the 19th, formed part of the 119th Brigade, 40th Division and during November 1917, were involved in the Cambrai Operations. They fought in the battle to capture Bourion Wood on November 20/21. Tanks at last came in to their own in this battle with over 400 deployed. The British force advanced some miles into enemy territory but not all objectives were met.
On November 23rd the battle to capture Bourion Wood commenced and lasted for five days. The 40th division received orders on November 22nd to relieve the 62nd Division the next day, but roads were congested with men and vehicles and it took 15 hours to travel the 9 miles to Havrincourt. An assault plan was drawn up with the 119th Brigade tasked with capturing the wood. The attack started
Private William Jones
Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 10th Battalion
service no. L/11213
Died of Wounds September 25th, 1916, aged 17
Buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France
See the Pritchard Family¹⁸
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Private William Jones
Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 19th Battalion, service no. 54369
Died November 23rd, 1917, aged 28
Commemorated at Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord,
France