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james chapman

Started by mack, May 06, 2015, 06:50:37 AM

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mack

16412 james chapman
4th battalion
Enlisted 11/1/1915
27 ridgeway st,ancoats
wife ellen[Nellie]8 children
retained Att on war work at henry wallwork+coy,roger st,manchester 16/8/1915
Demobilised as surplus to requirements 1-1-19
suffered from chronic bronchitis in late 1918,resulting in him being put on sick leave more than once. Attributed to service.
died 15-2-19
previously served 5yrs with 5th VB Manchester regiment
occupation.engineer

Tim Bell

#1
James died aged 48.  Buried Philips Pk Cem 22/2/1919 K.462.
PRC says cause of death "Discharged".  Nellie received £11 Grant.
Possibly on Working Reserve when condition started although his own report stated otherwise.
DC may state Bronchitis. Hold.
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Tim Bell

#2
James Chapman died from chronic bronchitis & broncho pneumonia at his home at 27 Ridgway Street. His widow was present. Iron turner Army Pensioner.
File to be submitted to IFCP
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Tim Bell

James Chapman was approved for commemoration today.
Awaiting adoption of burial at Philips Park
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Tim Bell

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James Chapman's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.

CWGC is not producing a new headstone, indicated there is a legible private memorial https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75472437/james-chapman/
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