James Padfield
Surname: Padfield
Other names: James
Locations in this story: Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, DorsetSt. Margaret's Church, Margaret MarshBushy Gate, Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, DorsetFrance & Flanders
Story: James Padfield was born in Margaret Marsh, Dorset in 1893. He was the son of Charles Padfield, a farm labourer, and Sarah Maria Padfield (née Mussell). At the time of the 1911 Census he was single, was working as a farm labourer and living at Bushy Gate, Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Their father died on 11th January, 1913.
James enlisted as a Private in the 8th Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment (Service No. 22661) and arrived in the Balkans on 23rd March 1915. He later served in France & Flanders with the 10th and 7th Battalions with a Service No.22361. He was discharged to the Reserves on 14th March, 1919 and awarded the Victory, British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He died at home within a month of his discharge on 6th April 1919 and was buried in the main area in front of St. Margaret's Church, Margaret Marsh. He was accorded a War Grave headstone in remembrance of his service.
James' brothers Albert and Levi also served during the First World War.
James enlisted as a Private in the 8th Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment (Service No. 22661) and arrived in the Balkans on 23rd March 1915. He later served in France & Flanders with the 10th and 7th Battalions with a Service No.22361. He was discharged to the Reserves on 14th March, 1919 and awarded the Victory, British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He died at home within a month of his discharge on 6th April 1919 and was buried in the main area in front of St. Margaret's Church, Margaret Marsh. He was accorded a War Grave headstone in remembrance of his service.
James' brothers Albert and Levi also served during the First World War.
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Links to related web content / sources: Commonwealth War Graves CommissionThe National ArchivesAlbert PadfieldLevi Padfield
