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212897 Pte. James Degnan British Army 2nd Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from:Dewsbury, West Yorks (d.4th Nov 1918) My earliest childhood memories are of a photograph of my grandma's brother James who died on the day peace was declared. I know he came home on leave with injuries to his right hand and was deemed fit for service as his trigger finger was still OK. James`s family spoke often of this leave and the heartbreak for his mother when he had to return to active duty. They were never to see him again. His many brothers and sisters spoke of him often and remembered him for the rest of their lives. I am now almost 60 years old and place a wreath on my grandma's grave for him. We have his photo and his medal. Like his brothers and sisters, I will never forget him. James was never found but he is memeorialised at Vis en Artois, Pas de Calais. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**