Israel

List updated May 25, 2011

Country Total = 238

11 names on 2 memorials; 227 graves in 48 cemeteries

Completed = 167 (or 70.16%)

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***NOTE - Due to the violence and mayhem in Gaza, the Project Director does not feel that going to the Gaza War Cemetery and Deir El Balah War Cemetery is a good idea at the moment. Please check with local security forces and/or British embassy if planning to go to enquire the latest information to judge personal safety.

DEIR EL BELAH WAR CEMETERY

Deir El Belah is in Palestine about 16 kilometres east of the Egyptian border, and 20 kilometres south-west of Gaza. To reach the cemetery, travel along main road number 4 and the entrance is to be found down a sand track just before a junction. Look out for a sign over the road on the right of the junction. Casual visits to the Cemetery are possible but can be difficult. If using vehicles, ie Israeli standard number plates, the vehicle MUST be parked at the crossing point outside of the barriers. For further information and guidance, visitors should contact the Local Supervisor in Israel; Tel: 008 9221220 / Fax: 008 9241493 Wheelchair access to cemetery possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.

COLLIER, Gunner, FRANCIS WILLIAM, 1569. South African Field Artillery. 26th December 1918. Age 23. Native of Cloughton, Scarborough. Son of Ann Elizabeth and the late Pearson Collier, of 30, Durham St., Scarborough. (Served as STEVENSON.) C. 36

ISAACS, Private, J, 1920. 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 23rd August 1918. B. 168

JOLLIFFE, Sergeant, ARTHUR HENRY THOMAS WATT, 2024. South African Field Artillery. 17th November 1918. Age 40. Son of Henry and Mary Jolliffe, of 45, Longmarket St., Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Serjt. (Pensioner), after 21 years service in the Royal Field Artillery. Native of Dagshai, India B. 222

NICHOLLS, Gunner, J A, 1892. South African Field Artillery. 12th December 1918. C. 16

OLDFIELD, Gunner, A J, 2033. South African Field Artillery. 17th December 1918. C. 22

WILLIAMS, Private, JOHN HENRY, 2416. 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 3rd October 1918. Age 27. Son of Catherine Africa (formerly Williams), and John Africa (stepfather), of West London, Cape Flats, Cape Town B. 173

WILSON, Gunner, DOUGLAS RAYWOOD, 2348. South African Field Artillery. 31st October 1918. Age 37. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Raywood Wilson, of London, England; husband of A. M. Wilson, of "Exonia," Muizenberg, Cape Province B. 217

WILSON, Gunner, W, 2087. South African Field Artillery. 19th December 1918. C. 26

2 South Africans serving in British Units, below:

WILLIAMS, Private, VIVIAN ERNEST BRAMWELL, 203230. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died, of wounds received at the Battle of Gaza the previous day. 20th April 1917. Age 20. Son of H. Llewellyn and Julia M. Williams, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Native of London, England. A. 139

Name: THOMAS, OWEN RICHARD
Initials: O R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Welsh Horse Yeomanry
Secondary Unit Text: Assistant Provost-Marshal 54th Div.
Age: 37
Date of Death: 21/08/1917
Additional information: Son of Dr. John Lewis Thomas and Clara Thomas, of Southampton.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 234.

GAZA WAR CEMETERY

Gaza is 3 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through "no man's land" to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station. The Cemetery is approximately 8 kilometres to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 metres back from the road through an avenue of trees. Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kilometres, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha'arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kilometres. If using a vehicle with standard Israeli plates (other than one with CD plates) this MUST be parked at the crossing point outside of the barriers. Telephone No. CWGC Ramleh office is: 00 972 89221220 Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.

Name: RUANE, JOHN PATRICK
Initials: J P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Unit Text: 9th Bn.
Secondary Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Secondary Unit Text: attd. 1st/5th Bn.
Age: 37
Date of Death: 02/11/1917
Additional information: Son of John and Mary Ruane, of 347, George Rd., Erdington, Birmingham. Born at Carnarvon. Also served in German South-West Africa with 2nd South African Horse, and in German East Africa, on special Service.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXIV. B. 14.

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