Above - Extract from 'Langley Mill's and Aldercar's Part in the Victory' by S. Ashmore and  A.C.S. Ashmore (University of London).

Soldiers Died Information:- 

BORN:  Langley Mill  ENLISTED: Ilkeston,Derbys.  RESIDENCE: Heanor, Derbys. DIED OF WOUNDS

SERVICE No: 56578  THEATRE OF WAR:  France & Flanders

CWGC Information:   LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY XXX. F. 6

DATE OF DEATH - 16th October 1918

Son of:  James & Hannah Devenport, husband of Alice Devenport of 44, Holbrook Street, Heanor, Derbyshire. Native of Langley Mill, Nottingham.

1901 Census - James W. and Hannah Devenport were living at Breach Road, Heanor with children George (10), John (8), Alice (7) and Lilly(2).  James W. originated from Belper, Derbyshire and was employed as a Pottery Clerk.

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