Born Handsworth, Sheffield, 1889. Son of Fred and Mary Jane Williamson, of 176, Manvers Rd., Beightod, nr. Sheffield. Son of a Coal Miner.
He lived with his Uncle, Joseph and Sarah Hawkyard, at 37, Alliance Avenue, Hull (1911 Census & probate address). Worked as a railway stoker
He enlisted at West Hull. Served with the 100th Royal Army Medical Corps
Buried at Acheux British Cemetery, France. His grave inscription reads, WE LOVE THEE WELL. BUT JESUS LOVES THEE BEST. GOOD-NIGHT.
He left £145 in his will to his father, Fred.
First name:
JOHN JAMES
Military Number:
44762
Rank:
Private
Date Died
15/11/1916
Place died:
Acheux British Cemetery, France
Age:
27
