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212826 Spr. James Walter Morris British Army 257 Tunnelling Coy. Royal Engineers from:Sirhowy, Tredegar (d.8th Aug 1916) Sapper James Morris was a miner at the Sirhowy Pit when he enlisted with the Royal Engineers and was posted to Flanders with 257 Tunnelling Co. He was killed on 8th August 1916 by a sniper. I have 4 trench letters, witness statement by Commanding officer Capt Stanley La mare, Padre's letter and War office notification. James was 43 and the father of 6 children. His widow and family were forced to leave their miner's cottage and return to Brecon Mid Wales where they had met and married. James had previously served with the South Wales Borderere for 12 years, 6yrs abroad. I have given several talks on James in Brecon and Devon but I need a photograph and more details of his unit and their service. Can anyone help about 257 TC please? 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.**