Life story: James Victor Brunskill | Lives of the First World War

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1872

sibling Samuel Brunskill Source:7870468 1872

1874

sibling Sarah Brunskill Source:7870468 1874

1876

sibling Thomas Brunskill Source:7870468 1876

1879

sibling William Brunskill Source:7870468 1879

1882

sibling Esther Brunskill Source:7870468 1882

1885

sibling Annie Brunskill Source:7870468 1885

1888

sibling Lily Brunskill Source:7870468 1888

1891

sibling Robina Brunskill Source:7870468 1891

1895

birth Birkenhead, Cheshire, England United Kingdom Source:7870468 21st May 1895

1911

enlistment Birkenhead, Cheshire United Kingdom Source:9590169 3rd November 1911

1911

service British Army Private 1201 Cheshire Regiment 4th Battalion Source:9576299 3rd November 1911 - 18th December 1916

1915

hospitalisation James Brunskill suffered a severe bullet wound to one arm. Hospital/Institution Source:9590169 6th August 1915

1915

theatres Gallipoli :2b Source:9590169 August 1915 - August 1915

1916

discharge Source:9590169 18th December 1916

1918

employment Head Line of Belfast Merchant Navy Refrigerating Engineer Isle of White United Kingdom Source:9590246 5th March 1918 - 6th March 1918

1922

children Eileen Joan Brunskill Source:7870468 12th February 1922

1922

marriage Mary Williams Source:7870468 February 1922

employment Merchant Navy Source:7870468

marriage Mary Williams Source:7870468

service British Army Private 1201 Cheshire Regiment 4th Battalion Source:9590203

1972

death Not War Related James Brunskill is buried in St Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Edmonton, Alberta Canada Source:9595700 Source:7870468 15th February 1972

Details

Names

Type	Name
First Names	James Victor
Initials	JV
Last Name	Brunskill
Source	7870468

Gender

Gender	Source
Male

Contribution

Merchant Navy

Military Service

Service	Number	Unit	Section	Rank	Source
British Army	1201	Cheshire Regiment	4th Battalion	Private
British Army	1201	Cheshire Regiment	4th Battalion	Private

Awards

Award	Type	Source
1914/15 Star	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
1914/15 Star	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
1914/15 Star	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
British War Medal	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Mercantile Marine War Medal	Service Medal
Mercantile Marine War Medal	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Silver War Badge	Honourable Discharge
Victory Medal	First World War Campaign/Service Medal

Family

Children

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Eileen Joan Brunskill	daughter	12th February 1922

Parents

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Hannah Appleton	mother
Thomas Brunskill	father

Siblings

Name	Relationship	Dates
Samuel Brunskill	brother	1872
Sarah Brunskill	sister	1874
Thomas Brunskill	brother	1876
William Brunskill	brother	1879
Esther Brunskill	sister	1882
Annie Brunskill	sister	1885
Lily Brunskill	sister	1888
Robina Brunskill	sister	1891

Spouse

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Mary Williams	wife
Mary Williams	wife	February 1922

Physical

Complexion	Eyes	Hair	Source
Fresh	Brown	Brown

Date	Height	Source
1916-12-18	5'10"

Religion

Date	Religion	Source
	Roman Catholic

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James Victor Brunskill

James Brunskill in uniform.

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James Brunskill

An early picture taken in uniform.

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James Brunskill 1914

James Brunskill ( x on photo, far right) and Laurence Howat (x on photo, left) 1914. My grandfather has written on the back "Me & Uncle Laurie".

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James Brunskill & fellow soldiers at work.

This photo was taken during the troop buildup and amalgamation with the Welsh Division. James Brunskill, seen smoking a pipe, has marked his position with an x over his head.

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James Brunskill returns home wounded.

After being wounded at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, James Brunskill is taken to Cardiff, Wales to the Third Western General Hospital in Howard Gardens. He is shown here with his arm in a sling.

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James Brunskill in Cardiff, Wales

James Brunskill continues to recover in the Third Western General Hospital in Howard Gardens, Cardiff, Wales.

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1914-15 Star

This medal also known as 'Pip", was awarded to James Brunskill for his service during World War I. It is inscribed on the reverse side with his name, number and regiment.

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1914-15 Star

This is the reverse side of the Star medal indicating James Brunskill's name, number and regiment.

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British War Medal, 1914-18

The British War Medal, also known as "Squeak" awarded to James Brunskill for his service in World War I

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Allied Victory Medal

The Allied Victory Medal, also known as "Wilfred", was awarded to James Brunskill for service during World War I.

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The Silver War Badge

The Silver War Badge was awarded to James Brunskill as the result of injury caused during war service.

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James Brunskill wearing the Silver War Badge

James Brunskill, seated on the right hand side, first row (marked with an (x), and shown wearing the Silver War Badge on his left lapel.

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Mercantile Marine War Medal

The Mercantile Marine War Ribbon was awarded to James Brunskill on August 28, 1919. The Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded to James Brunskill on December 29, 1921.

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Mercantile Marine War Medal envelope

This envelope contained the Mercantile Marine War Medal awarded to James Brunskill. Instructions printed on the front indicate how the medal should be worn.

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Authorization To Wear Mercantile Marine Medal

This card was issued to James Brunskill as proof that he was awarded the Mercantile Marine Ribbon on August 28, 1919 and the Mercantile Marine Medal on December 21, 1929.

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Service Record - James Victor Brunskill (p.1 of 2)

This card gives the following: Character, physical description, particulars of service and reason for discharge for James Victor Brunskill. It was issued on December 7, 1916 and came into effect on December 18, 1916.

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Service Record - James Victor Brunskill (p.2 of 2)

The second page of this record card lists the name, number, rank, regiment, length of service and offers a character reference for James Brunskill. It was issued on December 7, 1916 and came into effect on December 18,1916

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Letter of Commendation

This letter was issued by the Ulster Steamship Company commending James Brunskill for good seamanship and gallantry during the torpedoing of the ship H.M.T. "Polescar" on March 5, 1918. He was awarded the sum of 7 pounds.

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James Victor Brunskill

This is a later photo of James Brunskill.

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James Victor Brunskill 1895-1972

James Brunskill died in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on February 15, 1972. He is buried in Saint Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta.

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James Brunskill 1914	Zuzia1715
James Brunskill & fellow soldiers at work.	Zuzia1715
James Brunskill returns home wounded.	Zuzia1715
James Brunskill in Cardiff, Wales	Zuzia1715
1914-15 Star	Zuzia1715
1914-15 Star	Zuzia1715
British War Medal, 1914-18	Zuzia1715
Allied Victory Medal	Zuzia1715
The Silver War Badge	Zuzia1715
James Brunskill wearing the Silver War Badge	Zuzia1715
Mercantile Marine War Medal	Zuzia1715
Mercantile Marine War Medal envelope	Zuzia1715
Authorization To Wear Mercantile Marine Medal	Zuzia1715
Service Record - James Victor Brunskill (p.1 of 2)	Zuzia1715
Service Record - James Victor Brunskill (p.2 of 2)	Zuzia1715
Letter of Commendation	Zuzia1715
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James Victor Brunskill 1895-1972	Zuzia1715

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