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Pte. James Thew Caskey
British Army 22nd Battalion (Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Jarrow
(d.9th Apr 1917)
James Thew Caskey was 45 years old when he died of wounds on 9th April 1917 whilst serving with the 22nd Battalion (Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers
Born in Westoe, South Shields, he lived in Jarrow. He was the son of William and Rose Ann Caskey and wife of Elizabeth Robson Caskey (nee Lillico.) He enlisted in Wallsend.
James is buried in Bailleul Road East Cemetery. St. Laurent-Blangy.
He is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.