De Ruvigny Roll of Honour Vol 1 page 302

James Thomas Redpath was born at Heddon-on-the-Wall on the 15th July 1887, he was the eldest son of (the late) James Alexander Redpath, Northumberland Constabulary, and his wife Hannah (now wife of Police Superintendent Robert Henry Taylor of Hexham), adopted daughter of Thomas and Hannah Mattison, of South Lodge, Blagdon, Northumberland.

James Thomas Redpath was educated at Morpeth.

James married at Rothbury Agnes McMillan, (16 Comely Bank, Edinburgh), daughter of William MacDonald of Edinburgh, on the 19th October 1906. They had two children Alexander William, born 4th September 1909 and Rosalind Constance, born 27th February 1915.

He was promoted Sergeant in 1906, and was given a commission on the 11th February 1915 in his own Battalion. James served in India and Egypt, and was with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Took part in the landing at the Dardanelles on the 25th April 1915, and was killed at 'Y' Beach on the following day.

A commanding officer wrote:-His was a promising young life cut down. He had the brains and ability to rise to anything he wished." A comrade commented:-"He was one of the best and died like a soldier. Twice he was wounded, had his wounds dressed and returned to the firing line between the time of landing on 'Y' Beach, on 25th April and 26th April, when he was killed gallantly leading his men. He behaved most coolly and well all through.

He was for two years running the Battalion. Shot and efficiency certificates he held certificates. Also took a keen interest in shooting and hunting big game.

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James Thomas Redpath is remembered in Hexham on H51.03, H51.06, H51.26, H51.29, H51.46 and in H51.51

The first landings at Cape Helles and Y Beach on 25th April 1915
Sir John de Robeck's Gallipoli Landings Despatch
'Y' Beach assault report
The CWGC entry for 2nd Lieutenant Redpath