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.
| Name | James William Clough |
|---|---|
| Residence | Hull |
| Death Date | 15 Apr 1918 |
| Death Place | Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium |
| Enlistment Place | Newcastle-on-tyne |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | York and Lancaster Regiment |
| Battalion | 1st 5th (T.F.) Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 242559 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly, 5617, Northumberland Fusiliers. |
First name:
JAMES WILLIAM
Military Number:
242559
Rank:
Private
Date Died
15/04/1918
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
25
Place Buried
