James Edward Wray

Private. 5058. 1/4th Battalion. Northumberland Fusilliers. (Territorials)

Born: 1879 in Longwood.

Son of Rachel Wray, and Stepson of Rueben Whitwam.

Brother of Ben and stepbrother of Joseph, John, and Arthur Whitwam.

Address: 5 Upper Grandstand, Scapegoat Hill.

Occupation: Woollen Spinner.

Enlisted May 1916.

Died of wounds: 28th October 1916. Aged 38.

Buried at Warlencourt British Cemetery. V11. A. 12.

James had only been in France for a short time when he lost his life. He was a member of Scapegoat Hill Brass Band, as was his brother Ben who was also killed.

His name appears on the Roll of Honour in St. John's Church, Golcar.