10 The Jesomme Lineage
Nellie Jesomme is the niece of my 4th cousin * 4. While that is a bit longwinded, by the time all the intermarriages between the different family members from Elizabeth Robertson, it is a reflection on how my DNA links with her family. Her family Patrick Jerome Jesomme 20 Nov 1905 born Cape Breton Nova Scotia, and died 11 September 1965. He served gallantly in World War 2, and awarded an DSM. On the night of 24/25 October, 1944 the leading infantry advancing into South Beveland werestopped by a road block of mines and wire obstacles covered by heavy fire from a dyke commanding the area MR 537203. An infantry company attack, followed by an artillery concentration, followed by a second Company attack, failed to secure the road block. There was no possible diversion due to flooding. At 0530 hours 25 October 44 a small party of Sappers (Engineers) were chosen to attempt to clear the road block which was threatening the advance of the Division. L/Sgt. Jessome s...