Abbiss, John Lee
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Abbiss |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | John Lee |
| Date of birth | 1898 |
| Place of birth | Lewisham, London |
| Family details | Son of Frederick George and Helen Abbiss, of 42, Elwyn Rd., March, Cambs. |
| Previous education | Elstow School, formerly Bedford County School |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Preliminary Class |
| Military unit | East Surrey Regiment, 1st Bn., attd. 7th Light Armoured Bty. |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 25 July 1918 |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Burial place | Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | Added to King’s College London War Memorial in 2012; War Memorial, Elstow School, Bedford; March War Memorial, Cambridge |
| Notes | Regular Forces. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College, to be Second Lieutenants: The East Surrey Regiment – John Lee Abbiss. London Gazette, 23 November 1915 |
| Sources | King’s College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; London Gazette |