Andrew A. James

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History

Andrew Alexander James was a blacksmith and surveyor's assistant before enlisting for service at Melbourne in June 1915 aged 20. Reaching the rank of Lieutenant, Andrew James (#38) served on the Western Front. In March 1917 he left the AIF having gained a commission in the Royal Flying Corps (RAF).[1]

Legacy

A tree was planted for Andrew James in the Ballarat Orphanage's Arthur Kenny Avenue of Honour.[2]

Family

Andrew James lived at the Ballarat Orphanage.

See also

Blacksmiths

World War One

Notes

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cafs.org.au/150/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CAFS-150-May-Newsletter.pdf, accessed 30 January 2017.
  2. ↑ The Re-Discovery of the Ballarat Orphanage's Arthur Kenny Avenue Commemorative Booklet.

Further Reading

External links

http://www.cafs.org.au/150/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CAFS-150-May-Newsletter.pdf


--Beth Kicinski 11:59, 14 December 2012 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 16:00, 30 January 2017 (AEDT)