The Association has been advised of the death of James Wilfred Ellis, 2/6th DWR.
James formerly of Parkway, Steeton, Keighley, sadly passed away, peacefully, on Sunday 10th December, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was aged 102 years and a Veteran of the 2/6th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, based at Keighley. Wilfred was a devoted father and loyal friend to many people. Wilfred served as a volunteer at Airedale Hospital for over 15 years. During his working life Wilfred was a printer by profession.
Wilfreds funeral too place on the 16th of January, 2024. At the methodist Chapel Hall, in Steeton. The Association provided a Standard Bearer
James joined the 6th Battalion DWR at the age of 17, in 1939. Being to young to be posted overseas he was posted to the 2/6th, when the 1/6th entrained to Gourock, for the intended sailing to Norway. The 2/6th was converted to an artillery role and by the end of the war James had risen to the ranks of Battery Sergeant Major.