Soldier Record
James William Brett
Contributed by: Michael Brett, on 2008-11-11
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | James William |
| Surname | Brett |
| Year of Birth | 1894 |
| Year of Death | 1915 |
| Regiment | Durham Light Infantry |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Stowmarket, Suffolk |
James William's Story
James was in the 13th battalion Durham light infantry B company. He died on the 8th of october 1915, on his second day at the front line, possibly of wounds caused by sniper fire. James was my father's oldest brother originally born in London, moved to Stowmarket, Suffolk, as a young child where family still live.
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