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Private

James Bramley

Service Number 17514
Military Unit 9th Bn Leicestershire Regiment
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 01 Oct 1917 (34 Years Old)
Place of Birth Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies Unknown
Family History

He was the son of Mary Ann Bramley of 6 Popham Street Leenside Nottingham.

Military History

Private James Bramley enlisted in Nottingham he served with the 9th battalion Leicestershire Regiment , he was killed in action on 1st October 1917 and has no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cott Memorial. Panel 50 to 51 On 01/10/1917 the Germans launched a strong attack on positions held by the Leicestershire Brigade at Polygon Wood, near Ypres. Using a smoke screen they advanced in waves and some managed to penetrate the 9th Battalion position. Despite heavy casualties the battalion counter-attacked and drove the Germans back, recovering all their previous losses. Soon after reinforcements arrived. Casualties were heavy and included Bramley.

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