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We remember James Butler
We remember James Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8548802
1911
employment
Labourer in Dye Works
Salford Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8548802
service
British Army
Private
10836
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:682101
service
British Army
Private
10836
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:8548802
1916
death
Killed in Action
Thiepval Somme
United Kingdom
Source:7334343
Source:8548802
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier Face 3C and 3D
Source:8548802
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 682101 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10836 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 10836 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Private |
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicate to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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