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222802 L/Cpl. James Payne British Army 8th Btn. Lincolnshire Regiment (d.4th Oct 1917) James Payne (Paine) was born in Eltisley, Cambs. Eltisley History Society are researching the soldiers from the village who died in WW1, James was the son of Riseley and Elizabeth Payne. He enlisted in Lincoln in 1914 age 31 in the 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, 'D' Company. On 9th November 1917 the local newspaper reported: 'Mrs R. Payne has received the sad news that her son, Lance Corporal James Payne, Lincolnshire Regiment, reported as missing, was killed on October 4th by a sniper, while on his way to a dressing station after being wounded' If any living relatives read this and have a photograph of James Eltisley History Society would love to see it. Additional Information: Following much research we have finally got a photograph of James. His Gt. Niece had a photograph in a locket that belonged to James' sister Annie. Sally Reply 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.**