Military History

Theatre

Action/Battle/Other

Local Actions on the Somme

Place of Death

Hannescamps

 

Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

January 1915 at Rugby

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

During June 1916 the Battalion was based in trenches at Hannescamps, and its working parties were in the lines engaged in the prepartions for the Battle of the Somme on July 1st. The war diary the states that enemy 77mm artillery and 5.9in howitzer shells hit the working parties at Collingbourne Avenue and Trench 66. James was killed during the shelling.

Map of operations	Bienvillers War Cemetery

Birth Date & Place

Baptism Date & Place

Parents

James & Selina Gough of The Steps, All Stretton

Wife & Marriage

Children

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Occupation(s)

• 1901 - Servant to Dr. John McLintock
• 1911 - Mechanic in motor works

Schools & Colleges

 

Address History

• 1891 - All Stretton, Shropshire
• 1901 - Rowley, All Stretton
• 1911 - Bourton on Dunsmore

Other Information

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