James Mollart
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Born in 1885, James was the son of Elijah, a potter’s placer born in 1863 at Longton, Staffordshire and Mary Mollart, born in 1867 also at Longton. He was the brother of Sarah, born in 1888, George, born in 1895, Norman, born in 1899 and Samuel, born in 1901. The family lived at 25 Upper John Street, Langton, Staffordshire. James was the husband of Annie Mollart (née Hughes). Their daughter Annie was born in 1909 and they married in 1916 living at 43 Park Street, Lenton, Nottingham.
James Mollart attested on 10/12/1915 at Nottingham, he was posted to the reserves but was not mobilised until 01/08/1916. He was posted to 293rd Siege Battery, R.G.A. on 09/11/1916, and following training he was embarked at Southampton on 30/03/1917 arriving at Le Havre on the following day. His battery took part in the Third Battle of Ypres, positioned near the village of Boesinghe, and he died from both wounds and asphyxia as he was buried by a shell explosion. Bard Cottage Cemetery Grave Reference: V A 28
In memoriam published 11th October 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “MOLLART. – In loving memory of Gnr. James Mollart, died of wounds in France October 11th, 1917. Though lost to sight, fond memory clings. – From his wife Annie.” Above is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
