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254834 Cpl. James Fred Walker MiD. British Army 8th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers from:Cannock, Staffs (d.14th June 1917) James Walker was the inspiration for me to join the Armed Forces and I have part of his name. I have only ever heard stories of him as he died before I was born. In fact he was killed in action 14th of June 1917 in the Ypres Salient or Messines. I have been unable to find a grave for him but I do know his name is on the Menin Gate Memorial. He was also Mentioned in Dispatches but I have not been able to find out why or when or where. His wife remarried after his death and her name became Alice Humphries. I did know her although she was never able to tell me much about him. He remains etched in my memory a great, kind and brave man. May he Rest in Peace with his friends and fellow soldiers who also gave their lives for our tomorrow. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. 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.**