Basic Details Surname James Forenames Bert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes 1) Memorial states 2nd. (Battalion), but other records show 1st. Battalion. 2) Commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial, France. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Beds Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Killed in Action