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Surname: SEYMOUR
Forename(s): James
Place of Birth: Thornton (Bradford), Yorkshire
Service No: 41451
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 17th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Leeds)
Division: 35th Division
Age: 38
Date of Death: 1917-09-01
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. F. 12.
CWGC Cemetery: TINCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
James Seymour was the son of James and Jane Seymour, née Trevethan. James, senior, was born at Kenwyn and Jane at Chacewater, Cornwall.
1881 Thornton, Bradford, Yorkshire Census: 1, South Square - James Seymour, aged 3 years, born Thornton, son of James and Jane Seymour.
1891 Burnley, Lancashire Census: 35, Clarke Street - James Seymour, aged 13 years, born Bradford, Yorkshire, son of James and Jane Seymour.
James was married to Annie Barker in 1898.
1901 Burnley, Lancashire Census: 14, Cairo Street - James Seymour, aged 23 years, born Thornton, Yorkshire, husband of Annie Seymour.
1911 Burnley, Lancashire Census: 6, Hudson Street - James Seymour, aged 33 years, born Thornton, Yorkshire, husband of Annie Seymour.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte James Seymour, 41451, West Yorkshire Regiment.
The 15th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (1st Leeds), informally known as the Leeds Pals, were amalgamated with the 17th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (2nd Leeds) to form the 15th/17th Battalion on the 7 December 1917.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
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:
SEYMOUR, Jas., aged 39, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 18, Green End Avenue, Earby, died of wounds Sept. 1, 1917.
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Private James SEYMOUR
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 35th Division
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21 September 1917
SEYMOUR – September 1st 1917, died from wounds received in action, Private James Seymour, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly of 18, Green End Avenue, Earby, aged 39 years.
SEYMOUR – In affectionate remembrance of Private James Seymour, 18, Green End Avenue, Earby.
“Though death divides, still memory clings.”
From his Wife and Children.
Duty called and he was there
To do his bit and take his share;
His heart was good, his spirit brave,
He’s resting in a hero’s grave.
From Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Barker and Family.
21 September 1917
EARBY – TWO EARBY MEN DIE OF WOUNDS
Pte. James Seymour, whose death is officially reported to have taken place on September 1st from wounds received in action, was 39 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children living at 18, Green End Avenue, Earby. He was attached to the West Yorks. Regt. and had been at the Front ten months. Prior to joining up he was employed as a weaver at Messrs. B. and W. Hartley’s Brook Shed.
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21 September 1917
SEYMOUR – Sept. 1st, from wounds received in action, Pte. James Seymour, of 18, Green End Avenue, Earby, aged 39.
21 September 1917
TWO EARBY MEN DIE OF WOUNDS
Pte. James Seymour, whose death is officially supposed to have taken place on September 1st from wounds received in action, was 29 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children living at 18, Green End Avenue, Earby. He was attached to the West Yorkshire Regiment, and had not been at the front ten months. Prior to joining up he was employed as a weaver at Messrs. B. and W. Hartley’s Brook Shed.
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