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254735 Pte. James Harold Phillips British Army 2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment from:Billard Hall, Glyn-Terrace, Tredegar (d.17th December 1917) James Phillips died of wounds received on the 29th November 1917. He was a member of the Tredegar Territorial when they were mobilised, before he was 17 years of age. He went to France in June, 1916 and was wounded the first time in August of that year. He was an all-round athlete, being an expert swimmer, a good cricketer and a skilled billiard player. He also had the distinction of being one of the best shots in the division, and was very popular with officers and men. He was on leave two months before his death. His great uncle, Mr James Dunbar, was one of the heroes of Rorke's Drift, and his name is on the scroll of honour of the famous 24th Regiment. His uncle is a commander in the Royal Navy. 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.**