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We remember James Richard Blue
We remember James Richard Blue
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Private
7231
Honourable Artillery Company
Source:390235
1917
death
Killed in Action
James was killed by a shell fragment during an attack on a German stronghold at Baillescourt Farm.
Source:7332648
Source:9652522
8th February 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7332648
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Blue |
| Source | 9652522 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7231 | Honourable Artillery Company | Private |
Media
Media
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James BlueThe wider photograph shows James with three friends; two of which are also smoking. The photo is captioned 'Arf a Mo' Kaiser!, reference to a popular 1914 cartoon showing a British solider pausing for a smoke.
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Communities
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Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War MemorialMore about Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chairs that Stand Empty | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Blue | James126456 |
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