James BRAITHWAITE (1)

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BRAITHWAITE

Forename(s): James

Place of Birth: Ravenstonedale, Westmorland

Service No: 38140

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Lancashire Fusiliers

Battalion / Unit: 15th (Service) Battalion. (1st Salford)

Division: 32nd Division

Age: ---

Date of Death: 1917-04-04

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. C. 19.

CWGC Cemetery: SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

James Braithwaite was the son of William and Nancy Wilson Braithwaite, née Morphet. William was born at Frostrow, Sedbergh and Nancy at Dent, Yorkshire.

1901 Ravenstonedale, Westmorland Census: Banks - James Braithwaite, aged 3 years, born Ravenstonedale, son of William and Nancy W. Braithwaite.

1911 Ravenstonedale, Westmorland Census: Banks - James Braithwaite, aged 13 years, born Ravenstonedale, son of William and Nancy Wilson Braithwaite.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte James Braithwaite, 38140, Lan. Fus.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte James Braithwaite, 38140, 15th Lan. Fus.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte James Braithwaite, 38140, 15th Batt Lancs Fus. Date and Place of Death: 4.4.17. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - William. £8 15s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for James. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mr William Braithwaite. Relationship: Father. Address: Banks, Ravenstonedale, Westmorland. Deceased: 23.12.23.

The informal title of the 15th (Service) Bn Lancashire Fusiliers (1st Salford) was the 1st Salford Pals.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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