Israel

List updated 24 June 2018

Country Total = 244

11 names on 2 memorials; 228 graves in 48 cemeteries

Completed = 191 (or 78.27%)

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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.

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

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