Notes
All extra information sourced from Angloboerwar.com (See References). It states 'James was born in the parish of Brixton, London around 1877/8 and was 24 years 7 months old when he enlisted in the Imperial Yeomanry on 9th January 1902. He was a big lad: at 5' 7 1/2" tall he was a very stocky 170lbs in weight (12stone 2 lbs if you prefer) and had a chest range of 37" minimum and 40" maximum. Fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair and Church of England.
He made a rapid promotion to Sergeant on 14th January 1902, in no small part due to his stature I would imagine. He departed for South Africa on 14th May 1902 and is recorded as staying there until 29th December 1902. His total service with the Imperial Yeomanry adding up to 355 days.
His next of kin was his brother, a Mr. Alfred Charles Ernest Woodward of 161 Pepys Road, St. Katherine's Park, South East London. By coincidence this address is on the same road as the memorial is located.'