Wounded in Action.

Wounded in Action.

23rd November 1917

On 23 November 1917, James was shot down by Manfred Von Richthofen. He was the Red Baron's 62nd victim. His plane crashed in no-man's land and he was seriously injured. He was rescued by another downed flyer - Henry Thornbury Fox Russell; Fox Russell extricated him from the wreckage and got him back to safety despite being under heavy fire.

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  • Born 1895

    Died 1954

    British Army Second Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry

    British Army Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry 18th Battalion

    British Army Lieutenant Royal Flying Corps