Ross, James Hugh 1216 (1893 - 1916)

Corporal, 29th Bn. Australia Infantry

Buried at Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery

Commemorated at Bellahouston Academy Roll of Honour

James resided with his parents at 12 Cunningham Street, North Cote, Melbourne.

He went to Australia in the summer of 1914. He held a good position in the firm of Messrs Foy & Gibson.

He enlisted in September 1915. After a short time he was sent to Egypt and at the end of three months' training there, proceeded to France.

He was killed on 19th -20th July 1916 in a big trench raid south of Armentieres, France. He was in his 23rd year.