Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, 1887. Son of George and Elizabeth Butcher, of Lowestoft.
Resided in Hull according to “Soldiers Died” records. He was a fish worker boarding at 155, Walker Street, Hull (1911 Census).
Husband of Margaret Butcher (born 22/12/1887), of 12, Seaton Terrace, Walcott Street, Hull (war Pension address). They had two children, James Ernest and Isabella.
Enlisted in Manchester. Served in the 2nd Border regiment. Killed in action, on 26/10/1917, aged 30. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
his wife died shortly after and guardianship of their children went to Jane Cole, at 11, Wellington Terrace, Bean Street, Hull.
First name:
JAMES ERNEST
Regiment:
Military Number:
203115
Rank:
Private
Date Died
26/10/1917
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
30
