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James Gaskell - East Kent

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Forename James
Surname Gaskell - East Kent
Middle Name
Memorial St Aidan's Church Memorial, Billinge
Age 19
Address 3 Andrew Street
Parents' Address Prescot Street / 'Brocstedes', Downall Green
Township Wigan
Rank Lance Corporal
Occupation or place of work Had worked for Mr. Crompton, hinge & lock manufacturer, later went down mine
Regiment East Kent Regiment 6th Batt
Day of Death 7
Month of Death October
Year of Death 1916
Cause of Death Reported missing 17 October, later confirmed dead
Place of Burial Bancourt British Cemetery
Regiment Number G/6959
Name of War First World War
Location
Additional Information Son of James & Betsy. Formerly RFA
Ref: CWGC, WE 16/6/17, WE 26/5/17, Wounded WO 18/11/16
WO 19/12/16 reported wounded and missing