Born Malton, Yorkshire, 1893. Son of the late James and Margaret Ann Clough. He resided in Hull according to Soldiers Died Records. A Grocer’s Apprentice
He enlisted in Newcastle. Formerly 5617, Northumberland Fusiliers. Transferred to the 1/5th York and Lancaster Regiment, 1st 5th (T.F.) Battalion. Killed in action, on 15/04/1918, aged 25.
He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
His army effects were left to his cousin, Kate Wilson.
First name:
JAMES WILLIAM
Military Number:
242559
Rank:
Private
Date Died
15/04/1918
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
25
Place Buried
