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Photos and biographical information below.
Private James WAISTELL, 19569.
7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
Son of John and Grace Waistell, of 14, Glebe Terrace, Easington, Co. Durham.
Killed 6 November 1916. Aged 20.
Born Middleston Moor (Durham), Enlisted Darlington, Resided Easington Colliery.
Commemorated on Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL.
James' younger brother, Charles, also served with the 7th Battalion and was
killed on 1 July at Fricourt. He is buried in FRICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY and
is commemorated on the FRICOURT MEMORIAL.
We are extremely grateful to Sheila Neilsen (<peteneilson@tiscali.co.uk>)
and Mrs Raven Woodburn (<woodburnraven@yahoo.com>) for sending us the
images of the postcards commemorating Private James Waistell. See below.
Private James WAISTELL, 19569. 7th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment.
The above portrait is on a postcard, on the reverse of which is written,
Private James WAISTELL, 19569. 7th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment.
Another postcard provides an obituary notice by his family for Private James Waistell;-
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