Basic Details
Surname
Tombs
Forenames
J D
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James Douglas
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1910. A member of the 1st Rugby Football XV, 1910 – 1913. A member of the University Contingent of the Officers’ Training Corps. B.A., 1914. Assistant Master at Greenfield Preparatory School, Seaford, 1914. Commenced service on 28 December 1914. Second Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Border Regiment serving in France. Died at the 7 General Hospital, Malasisse, St. Omer during active service, 18 February 1916.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Border Regiment
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
7th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Second Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Border Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
St Omer
Year of death
1916
Month of death
February
Day of death
18
Age at death
25
Manner of death as stated
Died in hospital