247656 Pte. Elias Herbert Northcott British Army 2/6th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment from:20c Treport Street, Wandsworth, London Elias Northcott was my grandfather. Although I didn't know him, his sons told much of his story. Although he was very proud to serve his country, and continued for a while after WW1, he was active in the community and campaigned for many things including the No More War Movement. He proved his love of his country by becoming a 'mover' and 'shaker' in his community. Becoming a JP, standing for election, was on the board of many institutions for the benefit of locals, including setting up a local health service which I am informed was used as a model for the NHS.
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