James BRAITHWAITE (2)

'Clitheroe Times' (7 October 1916)

(Kindly supplied by Shirley Penman of Clitheroe and Dorothy Falshaw of Gisburn)

RIMINGTON SOLDIER KILLED

News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Braithwaite, Howgill, Rimington, that their son, James (aged 26) has fallen in battle. About five years ago he emigrated to Australia. He met with success and had arranged to be married. But the raising of troops to assist the Motherland changed his plans and in July, last year, his parents received a letter from him intimating his intention to enlist. He joined the 18th Battalion Australian Imperial Force, and saw service in France. His parents were informed that something untoward had occurred some days ago, and Mr. Malkinson, pastor of the Martin Top Congregational Chapel, wrote the Officer Commanding for information. The following reply was received: "I deeply regret to have to inform you that Private Braithwaite was killed in action on the 15th August last while serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France."

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

1917

BRAITHWAITE James of the Public Hospital Glen Innes New South Wales private 18th battalion Australian Imperial Forces died 5 August 1916 in France on active service Administration London 27 December to the Treasury Solicitor. Effects £63 15s. 3d.

1924

BRAITHWAITE Nancy of Howgill Rimington Yorkshire spinster died 29 November 1924 at Coplow-view Clitheroe Lancashire Probate London 11 December to Sarah Cort (wife of Thomas Cook Cort) and Rachel Waddington widow. Effects £492 9s. 2d.