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Surname: FLETCHER
Forename(s): James Clarence
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 41267
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 9th (Scottish) Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1918-10-25
Awards: M.M.
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 60 to 61.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
James Clarence Fletcher was the son of James and Kate Fletcher, née Furness. Both parents were born at Skipton, Yorkshire.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 68, Westgate - James Clarance [sic] Fletcher, aged 3 years, born Skipton, son of James and Kate Fletcher.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 68, Westgate - James Clarance [sic] Fletcher, aged 13 years, born Skipton, son of James and Kate Fletcher.
The British Army Service Record for James Fletcher, 7289, Highland Light Infantry exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte James Fletcher, 333454, H.L.I.; 41267, R. S. Fus.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte James Fletcher, 333454, 9 High. L. I.; 41267, 2 R. Sc. Fus.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte James Fletcher M.M., 41267, 2 Bn R. Scots. Fus. Date and Place of Death: 25.10.18. K. in A. France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - James. £14 19s. 10d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for James. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Kate Fletcher. Relationship: Mother. Address: 68, Westgate, Skipton, Yorks.
James is commemorated in the Rolls of Honour at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
FLETCHER, James Clarence, aged 20, Royal Scots Fusiliers, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher, 68, Westgate, Skipton, killed Oct. 25, 1918.
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Private James Clarence FLETCHER

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Scots Fusiliers

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 9th (Scottish) Division
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Private James C Fletcher was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field.