Personal Details

Born: 29 September 1896 in Whitchurch, Shropshire.

Family: He married Selina Beatrice Bellis in 1928 in Whitchurch and together they had one child, Rosemary J.

Residence: In 1919 his address when discharged was 40 Station Road, Whitchurch. In 1939 he lived at 25 Park Road, Whitchurch which was his address when he died in 1972.

Employment: He was a clog maker.

Died: 20 November 1972 at Whitchurch Cottage Hospital and was buried on 24 November of the same year in Whitchurch cemetery.

Military Details

Regiment: King’s Shropshire Light Infantry

Rank: Private

Service Number: 22437

Date of Enlistment: 18 November 1915

Date of Discharge: 3 April 1919

Reason for Discharge: Disability

Other Information: James had his left leg amputated below the knee.