The Journal 27/06/2001 reports:
In June 2001 a grave of several bodies was uncovered near Vimy Ridge. One of the bodies is thought “highly likely” to be that of Pte. James Easby. Against his mother’s wishes, he left his job at a Tyneside shipyard, lied about his age and joined the regiment, determined to join the war effort. He joined the 10th Batt. Lincolnshire regiment known as the “Grimsby Chums”. He was killed whilst forming part of the advance party in the Battle of Arras.
He is remembered in South Shields on S86.019
The CWGC entry gives his name as "William James"
