James, Donald –

Son of William and Elizabeth (Lizzie) James, of 31, Thimble Street, Renton, Dumbartonshire, and formerly of 12, Waterside, Renton, Dumbartonshire. Formerly 1st Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died by drowning. Also commemorated on Face 19 of the Madras 1914-1918 Memorial and Chennai, India. One of four brothers who served.

Personal details

  • Surname: James
  • Forename: Donald
  • Date of birth: October 12th, 1892
  • Birth place: Renton, Dumbartonshire
  • Place of residence: Renton, Dumbartonshire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 27
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 23rd, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 10827
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bangalore (Hosur Road) Cemetery, India
  • CWGC reference: Plot 2. Row B. Grave 3.

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