Soldier Record
James Alfred Herring
Contributed by: John Redfern, on 2008-11-11
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | James Alfred |
| Surname | Herring |
| Year of Birth | 1889 |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Regiment | York and Lancaster Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Eckington, Derbyshire |
James Alfred's Story
James Alfred Herring - son of George and Mary Ann Herring of Eckington, Derbyshire.
Born 1889. One of two sons lost who were killed in action.
Private J.A.Herring 13743 York and Lancaster Regiment - 10th(Service)Battalion.
Enlisted Sheffield 1914. Garrisoned at Pontefract. Embarked September 1915. Fought campaigns in France and Flanders - Trio: Victory Medal, British Medal, 1915 Star
Died 28 April 1917 in the Battle of Chili Trench along with 180 colleagues.
Buried at Chili Trench Cemetery (Gavrelle) Grave C19
Never Forgotten
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