Bullock, James

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.

He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.

His brother, Arthur Bullock served in the Royal Naval Reserve


First name:
JAMES
Military Number:
13432
Rank:
Shoeing Smith
Date Died
26/03/1918
Place died:
Pozieres Memorial, France
Age:
31
5, Poplar Street, Chapman Street, Hull