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We remember James Somers
We remember James Somers
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
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1st July 1915
1918
dates
Age 24
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7th May 1918
service
British Army
Private
10512
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
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service
British Army
Private
M/39117
Army Service Corps
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service
British Army
Serjeant
M/39117
Army Service Corps
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died from the effects of inhaling poisonous gas in France. Was buried with full military honours.
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7th May 1918
burial
CountyTipperary
County Tipperary
Ireland
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Somers |
| Source | 8457516 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10512 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | M/39117 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M/39117 | Army Service Corps | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| R W Somers | father | ||
| Mrs Somers | mother |
Media
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Serjeant James Somers V.C. 1894 - 1918Serjeant James Somers of the Army Service Corps also of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
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Modreeny Church of Ireland ChurchyardSergeant James Somers VC is buried in Modreeny Churchyard, County Tipperary, irelandContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia Page | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Serjeant James Somers V.C. 1894 - 1918 | Anne1202 | |
| Modreeny Church of Ireland Churchyard | Anne1202 | |
| James | Selena49658 |
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