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220744 Pte. James Godfrey British Army 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment from:Wortley, Leeds. (d.17th July 1917) James Godfrey was the grandfather that we never knew. In 1999 I started my journey of discovery.. James enlisted in Bradford (having been born in Bradford, West Yorkshire), into the Yorkshire Regiment in December, 1896 aged 21 years and 8 months - his father (next of kin) was also called James. James served in Gibraltar - 12.01.1898 to 07.02.1899 and left for India 08.02.1899 to return to England 25.11.1904. James then joined the Reserve - 26.11.1904 to 29.12.1908. He enlisted into the 3rd Special Reserve Battalion in January, 1911 At some time he joined the 8th Battalion (by this time he was in France/Belgium). James Godfrey was killed on 17th July, 1917 on the edge of the village of Zillebeke 4 kilometres south east of Ypres, on the road to Houthem, and is remembered on a special memorial in Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Belgium. From what I have discovered, James was a loving husband and father who loved his life in the Army, eventually answering the rally to fight for and protect our freedom. For his sacrifice and that of many thousands of others, we are eternally grateful and proud. 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.**