Name
James Samuel Osborne
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
29/10/1918
19
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
G/25954
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
1st Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL
Panel 3.
France
UK & Other Memorials
Walkern War Memorial
Pre War
James was the son of Reed & Margaret Osborne of White Lion Lane, Walkern, Hertfordshire.
Wartime Service
His older brother, Henry, had been killed in action on the 9th August 1918. On the 29th October 1918 the 1st Battalion of the East Kent Regiment were located near the village of Fayet. The night was cold and wet and patrols were made into the village. It was during one of these patrols that James was killed. He has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas-De Calais, France.
Additional Information
www.stevenageatwar.com
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
