Denby.+James+William

James William Denby.

Born in 1888 in Oxenhope and son of Isaac and Sarah Jane (nee Dawson ). James enlisted in 1914 at Keighley when aged 26 years and 3 months. He gave his occupation as engineer. Previously served 5 years in the Territorials- 6th Btn W.R Regiment, taking his oath at Haworth in 1908 when aged 19 years and living at Lea Mount, Oxenhope. At that time he was an apprentice fitter at Hattersley and Long. Then his Service Number was 208. His war service was in the West Yorkshire Regiment. Service Number 10249

James survived the war. He married Sarah E Rogerson in 1913 and they had three children- - John D in 1914. - Jonas in 1920. - Wilfred in 1928

Brother to - Jonas Denby. Killed on 5- 8- 1917.