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We remember James William Lee
We remember James William Lee
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
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1890
1916
dates
Age 26
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14th February 1916
service
British Army
Private
G/3132
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:2347485
1916
death
Source:7026054
14th February 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7026054
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Lee |
| Source | 7026054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/3132 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Media
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CWGC gravestone for J W LeeThe gravestone is one of several marking the mass grave of men killed when a German mine exploded beneath them. James' name is the fourth one down and his inscription reads "G3132 Private, J W Lee, 14th February 1916, Age 26, Thy will be done.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC gravestone for J W Lee | Mary7936 |
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