JAMES, William John
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
PLY/X 106783
Born:
Tuesday, September 5, 1922
Birthplace:
Plymouth, Devon
Died :
Friday, August 25, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
21
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Marine William James died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. James, of Plymouth.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
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