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222449 Pte. John Milton Jones British Army 4th Btn. G Coy. Royal Welsh Fusiliers from:Johnstown, Denbighshire, Wales (d.10th Mar 1915) John Milton Jones served with G Coy. 4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Additional Information: Here's a quote from the battalion history of 4th RWF Terriers. They're at Festubert, 23 December in reserve trenches awaiting their first attack: "Colonel France-Hayhurst ordered a parade of those who were 17 years of age or younger. About twenty paraded and were individually asked by the CO: "Do you want to go home, my lad?" Of course, all wanted to and some said so. Festubert was no fit place for boys of 16 and 17 and the majority were sent home. One little boy said in answer to the CO'squestion: "I should like to go home and see my father and mother, but I think my place is here Sir." For a moment the Colonel hesitated and then said: "Well I am proud of you, my lad." With an eager smile the boy asked: "Am I to stay Sir?" And beamed with delight when the CO said: "Yes." Not many days after, this brave little lad was buried at Festubert. His name was John Milton Jones of Johnstown. Pte John Milton Jones, 7329, born Rhosllanerchrhugog; enlisted Ruabon, killed in action 10 March 1915 at the battle of Neuve Chapelle. Kevin Williams Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**