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1784   Private James Woods
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 01/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 19th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge) (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 26/01/1886
Died: 25/11/1919 (Died)
Age: 33
Summary      
James was a son of Henry and Sarah Woods of Derryganard, Lissan, Cookstown. He enlisted, joining the Labour Corps as 382735 144th Company. He transferred to the Middlesex Regiment and died on 25th November 1919 aged 36.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Les Baraques Military Cemetery
  Calais, Pas-de-Calais, 4
Grave Ref: Grave 19-A-13a
CWGC Casualty 86577
Summary      
Les Baraques Military Cemetery will be found on the western side of Calais. It is just off the D940, the road to Sangatte, and CWGC signposts are in place directing visitors to the cemetery.
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Local Institute / Local Book Details

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1 Cookstown War Dead Book WW1 303
References and Links
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1 1901 Census lists Woods family Lists James as age 14 living with the family at house 6 in 15 in Derryganard, Lisson Upper, Londonderry
2 1911 Census lists Woods family Does not list James as living with the family at house 2 in Derryganard, Lissan Upper, Londonderry
3 FindAGrave.com Photo of Private James Woods' grave
4 Magherafelt War Dead Also listed on Magherafelt War Dead
5 National Archives UK Medal card can be purchased here
6 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private James Woods' grave can be purchased here
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