June 5, 1895 (Norwalk, CT) – December 30, 1917; 22 years old
Unmarried
Last local address: Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton, Norwalk
Entered the service October 3, 1917
No serial number
Unit: 327th Infantry, Headquarters Company
Born to William G. James (1863-1942), born in England, and Gertrude Stephens James (1864-1931), born in South Africa. Two sisters, Olive (1889-?) and Ellen Saabye (1892-1989). One brother, William John Gurney James (1884-1896).
Worked as an auto mechanic for Henry J. Nehrle in South Norwalk prior to service.
Died at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Georgia of lobar pneumonia. More than likely related to the Spanish Influenza outbreak.
Private James is buried in Union Cemetery, Rowayton; Avenue 2, Plot 46. Photo by webmaster.
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