Son of Frederick Christian and Rosina
Wilfred James was born at Barraba on 3 November 1895. He was the fifth child of Christie and Rosie. Unfortunately, he had a short life as he was killed at 22 years of age.
‘He joined the 33rd Battalion while in camp at Rutherford, and sailed on the “Marathon” on 4th May, 1916. In due course he arrived in England, and on completing his training at Salisbury Plains, went through a school of instruction, gaining a certificate for a veterinary surgeon and cold shoer. He went to France in November, 1916, and was in action at Messines, where he was wounded. He was sent to hospital in France, returning to the line to take part in the battle of Passchendaele Ridge, where he was again wounded. This time he was sent to hospital in England, and returned to France at New Year, 1918. He went into action, and was killed at Hangard Wood on 30th March, 1918.’
Wilfred is buried in the Caix New British Cemetery in France. (Details – Plot 2, Row G, Grave 10. Nearest railway station, Moreuil) (From Roll of Honour Records)
