Basic Details
Surname
James
Forenames
F A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Francis Arthur
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1905) Born 22 May 1886, Curfew House, Haigh, Lancashire; son of Charles Henry James, Clerk in Holy Orders, and Emily Maria Donner. Subject(s): Mathematics; BA 1908; MA 1914. Tutor(s): E E Sikes. Johnian Relatives: son of Charles Henry James (1868). Educ: Cranleigh School. Career: Vice-Principal, Colvin Taludar's School, Lucknow 1909-1914; Second Lieutenant, 5th Manchester Regiment, Egypt and Gallipoli 1914-1915. Died 18 September 1915 (killed in action).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Manchester Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
September
Day of death
18
Age at death
29
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial