Sergt.  R. John Melhuish

Information from the Roll of Honour

Parish Surname Initials Award Rank Ship or Regiment Place of Death Date of Death
Plymouth (Addenda) Melhuish R. John D.C.M. & Bar Sergt. Devon Regt. 2 August 1916

An asterisk * in the Place of Death indicates an hospital death
A double asterisk ** in the Place of Death indicates the record is annotated with Missing


Further Information from Contributors


RoH Ref.
11156
Forename
Reuben John
Surname
Melhuish
Rank or Rating
Service Number(s)
13263
Father
Reuben Melhuish
Mother
Mary (nee Cody)
Wife
Date of Birth
12 September 1886
Where Born
Plymouth, Devonshire
Date Baptised
Ship or Regiment
Devonshire Regiment, 9th Battalion
Date of Death
2 August 1916
Place of Death
Grave or Memorial
Remarks
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar. Previously served in the Royal Navy, 12 September 1904 - 25 August 1909, Service No. 219126
Contributor
PB, Sue Jackson