Basic Details
Surname
Cole
Forenames
W J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William James
Served or died
Died
Notes
According to the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery (see references): Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1882 to William and Martha Cole. 1891 census 9 Winwick Rd. 1911 census 1 Frederick St. occupation Barman in Public House, Brewery Co. 1917 Red Lion Hotel, Robins Ln, St Helens. Worked for Walkers Brewery. Wife Florence nee Molloy married 14th July 1902 in Warrington. Attended Wycliffe Church. Regiment 230th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Acting Bombardier No 97521. Died of Wounds 2nd August 1917 France & Flanders. Cemetery Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Ref. XVll.C.14
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Lijssenthoek
Cemetery
Military Cemetery
Year of death
1917
Month of death
August
Day of death
2
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds