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James King | |||
Rank: | Lc/Cpl | Number: | 24316 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 11th Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Cheshire Rgt | ||
Died: | 30/12/1915 | Age: | 22 |
How Died: | Died of Wounds | ||
Country of burial: | Belgium | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | London Rifle Brigade Cemetery | ||
Town Memorial: | Altrincham | ||
Extra Information: | |||
According to the CWGC, this is the ONLY "J, King" that was killed serving with the Cheshire Rgt. If this one is correct, then........... Born during the December quarter 1893 in the Birkenhead R.D. - ref: 8a/498, the eldest son of James King and Ann Robinson (nee Robinson). 1901 Census - 24 Oak Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Son - aged: 7 - born: Birkenhead, Cheshire. Head of household - Ann - Married - aged: 29 - born: Birkenhead. Plus 1 younger brother and his maternal grandmother. 1911 Census - 7 Oak Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Son - aged: 17 - occ: Cardboard Box Makerat at Soap Works - born: Birkenhead. Head of household - Ann King - Widow - aged: 38 - born: Birkenhead. Plus 1 younger brother. The 11th Bn Cheshire Rgt were part of 75th Brigade, 25th Division. "British Regiments 1914-1918" states that the 11th Bn went to France on 17/06/1918, however, "Cheshire Rgt in the GW" states that they were involved in the Battle of Loos (25th September to 8th October 1915), they were holding the line near Ploegsteert Wood. Strangely, according to SDGW, only one man from the 1t1th Bn died during that Battle. From the 9th October to the 31st December 1915 another 18 men died, but only in ones and twos - no large numbers on any particular day.. There does not seem to be a link with Chapel Street, or even with Trafford??? |
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Chapel Street (Altrincham) | |||
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour | |||
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