1888 - 1942 (Age: 54) Has 15 ancestors and 22 descendants in our family tree.
James served in the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. It is not known when he signed up but we know that he served in India and was also a Drummer. His service number was: 007058 and he served up until 4 May 1916, when his time of service expired.
James rejoined the military, this time serving with the 3rd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment (Service No: 31446). At this time, he gave his address as Cotswold Gardens, Harper Street, Tetbury and his occupation as a Farm Labourer. On 2 August 1917, James was promoted to Lance Corporal and on 21 February 1918 to Acting Corporal.
On 12 April 1918, James was formally dischared under the Kings Regulations, Paragraph 392 XVI - "No longer fit for service". This usally arose as a result of being wounded and normally resulted in the issue of the Silver War Badge (sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Silver Wounded Badge").
Drummer PTE James Mitchell (7058), is the bass drummer of the band and is situated in the front row, 3rd from the right.
[S2997] Census 1901 Tetbury, GLS RG13/2446.