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James Burgess enlisted at Elgin, Morayshire. He served within the Seaforth Highlanders, initially in the 4th Battalion as number 2634 where he achieved the rank of Corporal. He then moved to the 7th Battalion as number 202728 where records show that at some time he was an Acting Serjeant. He served in the France / Belgium Theatres of War.
He died of wounds at the No.3 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Doullens, France on 29 March 1918 aged 20 years and is buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, Somme, France.