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William Jeffries Ayers (27668)

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a soldier of the border regiment
remembered with honour


Lonsdale Battalion Roll of Honour

Full Name William Jeffries Ayers
Rank (highest) Sergeant
Service Number 27668
Battalion 11th Battalion (Lonsdale)
Regiment Border Regiment
Enlisted / Commissioned Hereford, Herefordshire
Former Unit Hereford Regiment (3449)
Born Blaina, Monmouthshire
Nationality Welsh
Spouse(s) Husband of Gladys Mary (nee George)
Children Vera Pearl, Gwellian Easterlily, and Wilfred Noel
Parents William Jefferies Ayers and Mabel Marie (nee Truman) of Monmouth
Casualty Type Commonwealth War Dead
Died 1 July 1916
Age 32
Cause of Death Killed in action[1]
Burial Type Memorial
Reference Number Border Regiment Panel
Resting Place Nieuport Memorial
Commemorated in perpetuity by the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Coordinates Latitude: 51.13708 / Longitude: 2.75563
Commemorative Scroll Yes / click here

Biography

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References and notes

  1. William was killed by a shot to the throat. His pals returned his wedding ring to his wife and a German soldier sent his wallet and photos home. He was buried where he fell.
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