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James Richard Private 85856

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/11723

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SKR/DAT/IP/11723
Title
James Richard Private 85856
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: James;

Forename(s): Richard;

Initials: R;

Number: 85856;

Rank: Private;

Born in: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham;

Enlisted in: Stockton-on-Tees;

Previous Number: 39244;

Previous Regiment: Yorks Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 195 Coy;

How killed: KIA;

Where: Belgium;

When killed: 11-Aug-1917;

Other Notes: JAMES, Private, R, 85856. 195th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action 11th August 1917. Age 34. Son of George and Mary James, of Stockton-on-Tees; husband of Mary Lizzie James, of 24, Leeds St., Stockton-on-Tees. XXIX. D. 9. Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood - Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.;

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Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
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James Richard Private 85856