Bethune Town Cemetery
Son of Frank L. and Elizabeth Vallois, of 2, Beachleigh
Lodge, St. Clement's, Jersey.
One of two brothers
who both fell within 3 months
Died of wounds, aged 28 years
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Friday 5 May 1916
Jersey Rifleman Dies of Wounds - Member of a Loyal Family.
We regret to state that Mrs Vallois of Beachleigh Lodge,
Greve d'Azette has received information that her second
son, Rifleman Ernest A Vallois of the Jersey Company
Royal Irish Rifles, has died as the result of wounds
received in action. A few days ago Mrs Vallois, who
has four sons serving their King and Country, received
the following letter from Reverend R Gellender, Church
of England Chaplain of 33rd Casualty Clearing Station.
The letter reads "33rd CCS BEF France. 19.4.16.
Dear Madam, I am writing to let you know that 4211 Rifleman
E A Vallois 7th Royal Irish Rifles has been wounded
in the arms and left leg. He is in a critical condition
but is much easier now than he was. He is receiving
every care and attention from a medical point of view.
He sends his love and says you are not to be anxious
about him, he will write when he can. He may be moved
down to the Base in a few days or may be sent on to
England. He will get someone to let you know his address
if he does not feel up to writing. With earnest prayers
for his recovery. Yours very truly, R GELLENDER, C of
E Chaplain" This was rather hopeful and the
family were hoping that favourable news would soon be
received, but as time went by they began to fear the
worst and as will be seen by the last letter Rifleman
Vallois passed away on 20 April and was buried on Good
Friday at Bethune Cemetery. The letter reads: "33rd
CCS BEF France. 30.4.16. Dear Madam, I am writing to
let you know that Rifleman E A Vallois 4211 7th Royal
Irish Rifles was very seriously wounded and there was
no hope of his recovery entertained from the time he
came in here. He passed away on 20 April and was buried
in Bethune Cemetery on 21 April by me. He received Holy
Communion several times during his short time here and
was quite resigned to going. He sent you his love and
said you are not to be anxious or fret for him. His
personal belongings have been forwarded to you through
the War Office. With sincere sympathy. Yours very truly,
R GELLENDER." ...
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
