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JAMES LUNN WALKER
Born Lincoln, 1861. He served eight years in the Royal Engineers (Time Expired) and was classed as a "bad" character.
In civilian life was a Hull Dock Labourer. Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 138 lbs weight, 39-42 inch chest, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England religion.
Married at Hull, on 26 Dec 1904. Husband of Julia Simpson, at 6, Villa Terrace, Barnsley Street, Hull (1911 Census) and 36, Warwick Street, Hedon Road, Hull (War Pension address), They had fur children, Daisey, Rosie, John Edward and Walter.
He enlisted on 1 Oct 1914, aged 55. Served with the 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment. Based in Withernsea. Discharged on 20 Sep 1916, as physically unfit, after 1 year and 356 days army service at home. Died of Heart Failure on 9 Nov 1917. His army effects were left to his widow, Julia. She was awarded a weekly war pension of 28/9 shillings, on 14 Nov 1917.
Kingston upon Hull HU7 0BA
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