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He was born in South Shields and was married to Ethel Finch in 1912. They had three children Robert William, Ethel and James. They resided at 192 Alice Street, South Shields.
James had enlisted at Sunderland in the 2/7th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry and was given the Service number 3803. He then was transferred to the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and given a new Service Number of 42590.
He was killed on the 16th September 1916. Aged 24.
Source:Jean Atkinson