Soldier Record
Herbert Tapson-Jones
Contributed by: John Rowlands, on 2008-11-07
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Herbert |
| Surname | Tapson-Jones |
| Year of Birth | 1892 |
| Year of Death | Unknown |
| Regiment | Royal Field Artillery |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Cardiff, Cardiff |
Herbert's Story
A very distant relative of mine (last common ancestor, 1580), discovered through acquiring Herbert's medals! Died 12/11/1918, the day after the Armistice. Awarded Military Cross for managing a machine gun during a retreat, causing heavy casualties. Conspicuous Gallantry and Devotion to Duty.
Buried Woolos Cemetery, Newport, south Wales.
Proudly remembered 90 years on.
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