7991 PTE J. DEVONISH 1/E.YORK.R.
John Devonish
Born Great Waltham, Chelmsford 1880
Son of Johnathan Devonish, of Brick Cottage, Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Chelmsford
To France 8/9/14 with 1st East Yorkshire Regiment
Later transferred to 8th East Yorkshire Regt
KIA Somme 14/7/16 during unsuccessful attack on the German line between Longueval & Bazentin-le-Grand
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: GVF
