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East Lancashire Regiment,
Killed in Action,
19th January 1917
Age 38
Buried Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue
Newspaper Report:
His many friends will learn with deep regret that Private. James Kay, East Lancashire Regiment, of 195, Maudland Bank, Haslingden, was killed in action on 19th January. A native of Helmshore, and aged 38, the deceased was brought up to Cronshawfold Farm, Helmshore, and attended Musbury Church and Sunday School. He was a weaver at Park Mill, and joined the Army last Whitsuntide. He leaves a widow and five children, for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt. A memorial service was held at Musbury Church on Sunday night, when the Rev. A. Winfield (vicar) officiated.
