My Great Uncle Alfred was born 1893 in Richmond Surrey, 3rd son of 11 children of William Elkins & Maria Anne Wood. Of Wilton Ave Richmond Surrey. His father was a slater by trade. He was presumed dead stated on the death certificate on 30/11/1917 . At Cambrai France age 24 He was a sergeant in the 7th Btn East Surrey Regiment. He will never be forgotten

Den Heath