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Pte. Ernest Gilbert Adkins

British Army 9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment

from:Aston, Warwickshire

(d.9th August 1915)

Whilst researching a school project Ernest Adkins came to light. He was just 17 years old when he was killed in action in Gallipoli. He left Avonmouth on HMT Royal Edward disembarking on 14th of July 1915 at Cape Helles. He died just a short time later on 9th Aug 1915 as part of the Aghyl Dere Gully assault. His body lies in Gallipoli and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial. Unfortunately, we have been unable to find a photo.



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