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- James was a private in the Lancashire Fusiliers 16th Battalion No: 15216, Killed in action when the dunhallow trenches were rent by an enormouse explosion.
Sgt Arthur Smith tried to save his life. He managed to rescue four men and won the military medal. he went back and tried to drag Samuel Hamer and James Smith back, but they died despite his efforts. He went out the following knight and covered the bodies up.
Census Listings;
1891 523 Barton Lane, Barton Upon Irwell. son. age 2. (91-254)
1901 38 Philip Street, Patricroft, Eccles, Lancashire, Grandson. age 12. (01-294)
1911 38 Philip Street, Patricroft, Eccles, Lancashire, son. age 22, Shell Polisher & Grinder. (11-113) (F 18)
Residence;
1915 57 Derby Street, Salford, Manchester. < with Parents>
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