JAMES, William John

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
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: 

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.

Primary Roll of Honour: 

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