James Love (Lowe)
Memorial: Wapley - St Peter's Church
Regiment: Gloucestershire Regiment
Medals: British War Medal, Next of Kin Memorial Plaque 1914 - 1921, Victory Medal
Rank and number: Private 55428
Parents: Ellen Love, father unknown (Grandparents - Isaac and Emma Love)
Marital status: Single
Home address: The Rank, Wapley Hill, Westerleigh, Bristol
Pre-war occupation: General Farm Labourer
Date of birth: 24/10/1901
Date of death: 24/07/1919
Buried/Commemorated at: St. Peter's Church, Wapley, Westerleigh, Bristol
Age: 18
Further information:
The surname is often spelt Lowe (pronounced Love). On the grave in St. Peters church graveyard there was a wooden cross that rotted. It is assumed that the commonwealth graves commission organised the renovation
A couple knew of James Love (Lowe) through their grandfather. Their grandfather served in the same battalion and in recognition of his friendship and respect for James Lowe they leave flowers on the grave
James served with the 3rd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
This information was researched by Jenifer Shiles and is based, by kind permission, on the following source:
Burial records 1813-1997 P/W&C/R/4a
Source FCP/w & C/R/2(a) P/W&C/R/4a 1813-1997
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Burial register St. Peter’s Church entry number 512
Medal information taken from Forces War Records Online