William Edward Griffiths, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Private Griffiths enlisted at Bangor, Caernarvonshire. In late 1917 the Division was involved in the capture of Jerusalem from the Turks, which involved some very severe fighting. The city was spared bombardment and direct attack. By 8 December the 53rd (Welsh) Division on the south, and the 60th (London) and 74th (Yeomanry) Divisions on the west, had captured all the city's prepared defences. Turkish forces left Jerusalem throughout that night and in the morning of 9 December, the city surrendered.

However, from 26 to 30 December severe defensive fighting took place to the north and east of the city but it remained in Allied hands. Private Griffith died defending the city.

He was born at Holyhead, the son of Thomas and Hannah Grace Griffiths (nee Jones) of 10 Cambria Street, Holyhead. In 1901 he lived with his parents, older sister and younger brother at 16 Cambria Street, Holyhead. In 1911 the family lived at the same address and comprised Thomas Griffith (42), Grace Griffith (42), Eliza (17), employed as a Dressmaker, William (14),  Thomas (11) and Jane (9). May also have lived at Lucerne (Luzerne), Holyhead. His father was from Holyhead and a Joiner by trade. His mother originated from Liverpool.

Awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal

Buried in the Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. Grave location E.24. Also commemorated with two others on a Memorial Plaque at Elim Chapel, Thomas Street, Holyhead.