Basic Details
Surname
Rickerby
Forenames
J H E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Harold Ellerson
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Military Cross
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1914 from Cheltenham School but he enlisted before the start of term. MC awarded at the Aubers Ridge, 27-28.7.1916. Buried at Savy Cem., St Quentin, Aisne. Commemorated at St Paul’s Shurdington, Glos.'.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Gloucestershire Regt
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Gloucestershire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Near St Quentin
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
St Quentin, Aisne
Cemetery
Savy
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
22
Age at death
22