James's Story.
James Abrams was 23 years of age when he was killed in action.He was employed at Mr. Stokes's farm at Clifton and prior to that worked for Mr. W. Lowe at Sutton Hall
He joined the Cheshire Regiment and his death was his death reported to his mother in a letter from his lance-sergeant, who wrote:—
" I have no doubt that you have heard of your son's death, Private J. Abrams. I am sorry to say he was killed by a shell early on Sunday morning, July 30th, while on a working party along with several of his comrades. I can assure you that it was a great shock to us all as he was well liked by everyone. I hope you will believe me when I say all the company mourn his loss and hope the time will soon come when his death and the death of many of his chums will be avenged.I hope God will comfort you in your great sorrow."
Private James Abrams was a member of the Aston Parish Church.
He was a great friend of Private John Thomas, Reg No 17949, also of Rocksavage, who fought with James and died on the same day They joined the colours and went out to France together. They joined on November 9th, 1914, and went out to France in September, 1915.
On this day, the following members of the 11th Btn were killed and it can be assumed by the same shell.
17949 John Thomas (from Runcorn)
17950 James Abrams (from Runcorn)
4427 Harry Taylor (from Stockport)
17953 Benjamin Whitby (from Ellesmere Port)
4579 Norman Evans (from Birkenhead, with 5th Btn but transferred)
4457 Owen Griffith Davies (from Chester, with 5th Btn but transferred)
26337 Amos Brown (from Sandbach)
14756 Wilfred Taylor (from Burnley, Lancs)
30644 Alfred Smith (from Macclesfield)
Added by Graeme Ainsworth and Percy Dunbavand