Yorkshire
Regiment War Graves, - Manton Cemetery, Rutland |
Manton Cemetery contains 2 Commonwealth War Graves, - one grave from the First World War and one from the Second World War.
The First World War grave is that of a soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.
(Photo : Richard Roberts <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>) |
Private William A Elliott. 65378. The Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Thomas & Charlotte Elliot of Deenethorpe, Northants. Husband of Harriet Elliott, of Manton, Oakham Born Deenethorpe, Northants. Died at home 9 December 1918. Aged 46.
"HOW BRIGHT
THESE GLORIOUS SPIRITS SHINE" |
View of the Manton Cemetery with Pte Elliott's grave in the left foreground
Photo : Richard Roberts <<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)