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We remember James Shires
We remember James Shires
Timeline
Timeline
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1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Shires |
| Source | 4017263 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Station Road, Billingham | United Kingdom | known 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22423 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 22423 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 22423 | Durham Light Infantry | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | son | 1st July 1909 | |
| Edwin | son | 28th March 1912 | |
| Arthur | son | 18th October 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Berry | wife | 2nd September 1907 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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