James Garfield Fernley
Service Number
205529
Military Unit
17th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
01 Nov 1918 (27 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Stockport Cheshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
- Photographs
Family History
He was the son of John William and Elizabeth Fernley and the husband of Rebecca Fernley of North Muskham, Newark (CWGC). James and Elizabeth had three children, May, Arthur and Walter. Elizabeth never remarried and died in 1974 aged 86.
Military History
He is buried in Kezelberg Military Cemetery (grave ref. I.C.19).
Extra Information
Gravestone of widow, Rebecca Fernley, Lambley cemetery, Nottingham: 'In loving memory of Rebecca Fernley, died 1974 age 86, loving wife of James Garfield Fernley died in action November 1915 age 27, buried in Belgium, beloved mother and father of May, Arthur and Walter.'
