Basic Details
Surname
James
Forenames
William R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Private
WILLIAM ROBERT JAMES
Service Number: 18927
Regiment & Unit/Ship
South Wales Borderers
2nd Bn.
Date of Death
Died 13 August 1915
Age 34 years old
Buried or commemorated at
HELLES MEMORIAL
Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.
Turkey (including Gallipoli)
Country of Service
United Kingdom
Additional Info
Son of William and Caroline James, of Holly Cottage, Nash, Mon.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
S.W.B.
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Pte.
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
South Wales Borderers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1915
Month of death
August
Day of death
14
Manner of death as stated
Drowned
Manner of death reference
Other