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216618 AB. James Alford Mercantile Marine SS Memphian (d.8th Oct 1917) James Alford was born in Dublin. He was the son of Patrick and Kate Alford and husband of Kate Alford (nee Brady), of 7, Chestnut Place, Lower Clambrassil St., Dublin. He drowned as a result of an attack by enemy submarine in the Irish Sea age 49. He is commemorated on Tower Hill Memorial, London. Update: James appears on the 1911 census, religion RC and is a sailor. He is living with his wife, Kate (38) and sons James (20. 12th Royal Lanar) sic., Patrick (18) and Thomas (16). He was previously in the RN Reserves (Number: D2205). He was born on 4th April 1868. A reference was found on the Internet to him by someone who has acquired his long service medal and says James was discharged in 1915 as medically unfit. He then joined the Mercantile Marine and was drowned while serving on SS Memphian. 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 the 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.**