Private James Gorman
Service Number 11194
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
5.4.1916
1SG
James was killed in action on 05-04-1916
Born about 1887 to James and Mary Gorman.
Enlisted: Edinburgh (Wilsontown)
Buried at Potijze Chateau Wood Cemetery Belgium. Mem Ref: B 20
James' parents were Nitshill born James and Coatbridge born Mary. Mary died before 1901 and the census shows 14yr old James with widowed father and three brothers.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | outside the Whitehouse Pavillion Forth Clydesdale Strathclyde Scotland | Forth War Memorial | World War 1 World War 2 |
James Gorman | 5-4-1916 | View |
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