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Pte. James William Rigby
British Army 11th Battallion Durham Light Infantry
from:Sunderland
(d.20th May 1940)
James Rigby aged 21 (my uncle, my father's brother) was killed on the 20th May 1940 in the village of Wancourt, France. He was machine gunned down whilst coming out of a cafe by a German on a combination motorcycle.
He is buried in a grave No. 6 in the Communal Cemetary alongside a Private Alfred McConochie from 10th Battalion of the DLI, they were together when they were gunned down.
James was the son of John Thomas Rigby and Florence Rigby, of Sunderland,Co. Durham.
He will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace. Gods greatest gift, Remembrance.