James White of Sowerby Bridge

Subject: James White of Sowerby Bridge Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:07 pm

In December 1915, James White of Sowerby Bridge was sent home from the trenches when it was discovered that he had fought in the Zulu War of 1879, and was 70 years old.

Subject: James White Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:14 am

hi littlehand.
What the Suspect

!!!!!!.
cheers 90th.

Posts : 3320 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi All

This one could take some time to sort out as there are 35 J.White's listed on the medal roll.

Posts : 814 Join date : 2009-10-16

Hi All
Aged 70 during the First World War would give a birth circa 1844/1848 there is a possible on the 1921 census born 1846 Halifax District [includes Sowerby Bridge], but little else.
Rai KLH.

Posts : 814 Join date : 2009-10-16

Same man as listing James White enlisted at 69.
Rai KLH

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