Edwin George Jeffries gravesite

Edwin was born 10 May 1893, his parents were John Jeffries and Mary Ann Jeffries nee Griffiths. He was one of 8 children so far traced. He was born in School Street, Tirphil, Glamorgan, Wales.

Edwin George Jeffries was my uncle, my father's eldest brother. Edwin's civilian occupation was a collier timberman.

Edwin died in No. 19 Casualty Clearing Station from wounds received. Gun shot wound to the back (sniper?) - as per Army Records and telegram to parents.

Caudry Military Cemetary, Caudry
Departement du Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
Plot: II. A. 20.

This cemetary was next to the casualty clearing station and that is where all dead soldiers were buried.

His army description was - Height - 5' 2-1/4 ins, weight 119 pounds, hair - dark brown, complextion - dark, eyes -- brown, chest measurement - 33 ins, expanded 35 ins.

The family had a photograph of him but this has since been lost during various house moves.