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James Fotheringham

In memory of:

Lance Corporal James Fotheringham

October 1, 1916
France

Military Service


Service Number:

63350

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

14th Bn.

Citation(s):

London Gazette # 29854 dated 8 December 1916. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information


Enlistment:

November 3, 1914
Calgary, Alberta

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fotheringham of Perthshire, Scotland. Husband of Janet Rattray Fotheringham, of Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Scotland.

Commemorated on Page 87 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

B. 22. 13.

Location:

The St. Sever Cemetery and Extension (Rouen) is situated about 3 kilometres south of Rouen Cathedral and a short distance west of the road from Rouen to Elbeuf. If travelling from Elbeuf or Caen on the N.138, follow Avenue Des Canadiens right down to the roundabout. Then take the fourth exit into Rue Stanislas De Jardin, and the cemetery lies 150 metres on the left. The CWGC signpost is located at the entrance of the cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of James Fotheringham– Lance Corporal James Fotheringham, MM.  Born 16 Jan. 1889 in Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland.  Died 1 Oct. 1916 in Rouen, France.  Survived by spouse Janet Rattray Fotheringham, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Scotland and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fotheringham, Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland.
  • Group photo
  • Reverse of Post Card
  • Post Card
  • Citation Card– Citation card for the Military Medal awarded to Lance Corporal James Fotheringham on Oct. 6, 1916

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