James but should read William Melling
Details
| Forename | James but should read William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Melling |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Wigan Cenotaph |
| Age | 27 |
| Address | 27 Queens Terrace, Orrell |
| Parents' Address | as above |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Lance-Sergeant |
| Occupation or place of work | Coal miner drawer underground |
| Regiment | Lancashire Fusiliers 11th Batt |
| Day of Death | 5 |
| Month of Death | August |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Ypres (MeninGate) Memorial |
| Regiment Number | 2868 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Son of Henry CWGC, Ancestry, WO 10/11/17 |
