James Cumberbirch Gunner 198951 Royal Garrison Artillery

James Cumberbirch Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery was born 23 January 1884 at Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire. He was awarded the British War and Victory medals.

James Cumberbirch 1884-1932 Gunner 198951 Royal Garrison Artillery

I have assumed this soldier to be James Cumberbirch born 23 January 1884 at Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire, England. He was baptised 20 February 1884 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He was the son of John James Cumberbirch and his wife Ellen nee Wootton. James brother John Cumberbirch also served in WW1.

James was 1 year old when his father died. He was a Blacksmith’s Labourer by 1901.
James married Sarah Jane Parkinson on Boxing Day, 26 December 1906 at St Clement, Salford, Lancashire, England. Together they had:

• Ethel Cumberbirch born Q2 1908 in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire, England.

James Cumberbirch served in World War One as Gunner 198951 in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was awarded the British War and Victory medals.

James died in Q4 1932 in Salford Registration District, Lancashire, England. His wife Sarah Jane Cumberbirch died Q1 1960 in Manchester Registration District, Lancashire, England.

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY

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ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British War Medal granted under Army Orders 301 & 266 of 1919.

R.G.A. 27 Jan 1920

WW1 Medal Index Card