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We remember Vivian Gwynne James
We remember Vivian Gwynne James
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
David Bowen James
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1867
1869
sibling
George Lewis James
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1869
1870
sibling
Hilda Sarah James
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1870
1872
sibling
Frederick William James
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1872
1875
sibling
Gwillym Llewelyn James
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1875
1879
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Angharad James
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14th March 1879
1883
sibling
Elsie Lena James
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1883
1886
sibling
Ivor Gwillym James
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1886
1888
birth
United Kingdom
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1888
1890
sibling
Lewis Gordon James
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1890
1900
education
Port Talbot County School
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1900
1907
education
Teaching and Music - became certified teacher in 1909
Aberystwyth Day Training College
Aberystwyth
United Kingdom
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1907 - 1909
1916
marriage
Letitia Louise Evans
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1916 - 26th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
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26th March 1917
1917
children
Vivienne James
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1917
education
B. Sc in Agricultural Science
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
United Kingdom
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education
Cwmavon Boys School
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employment
Teacher
County School Callington
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employment
Teacher
Cwmavon School
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
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1917
death
Killed in Action
First battle of Gaza
Palestine, State of
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26th March 1917
burial
Not known
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sibling
Gertrude Winifred James
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vivian Gwynne |
| Initials | VG |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 2577875 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivienne James | daughter | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah James | mother | ||
| Lewis James | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwillym Llewelyn James | brother | 1875 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Angharad James | sister | 14th March 1879 | |
| Gertrude Winifred James | sister | ||
| Elsie Lena James | sister | 1883 | |
| Lewis Gordon James | brother | 1890 | |
| Ivor Gwillym James | brother | 1886 | |
| David Bowen James | brother | 1867 | |
| George Lewis James | brother | 1869 | |
| Hilda Sarah James | sister | 1870 | |
| Frederick William James | brother | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia Louise Evans | wife | 1916 |
Media
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Recovering after GallipoliThis is the telegram advising that Vivian had been transferred to Dragonara convalescent home (from Cottonera hospital) in Malta in January 1916.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joy2988 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joy2988 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Joy2988 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth University War Memorial, The Great War, 1914-1918 | Joy2988 | |
| Jerusalem Memorial | Joy2988 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Gwynne James | Joy2988 | |
| Vivian Gwynne James Bsc | Joy2988 | |
| Recovering after Gallipoli | Joy2988 |
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