Born Scarborough, 1887. Son of Catherine and Francis Bullock, of Hull and Grimsby. He resided in Hull and Grimsby. Husband of Lily Holmes of 41, Woodhouse Street, Hedon Road, Hull & 5, Poplar Street, Chapman Street, Hull (War Pension addresses). She was Guardian of his child.
He was a Professional Soldier, before war began (1911 Census), serving with the 17th Lancers.
He enlisted in Hull. Served in the Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line, as a Shoeing Smith, in the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge’s Own). He was killed in action, on 26/03/1918, aged 31. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.
His brother, Arthur Bullock, served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
| Name | James Bullock |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Scarborough |
| Residence | Grimsby |
| Death Date | 26 Mar 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Shoeing Smith |
| Regiment | Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line |
| Battalion | 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridges Own) |
| Regimental Number | 13432 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
JAMES
Regiment:
Military Number:
13432
Rank:
Shoeing Smith
Date Died
26/03/1918
Place died:
Pozieres Memorial, France
Age:
31
