File:James Wedge, item 55.jpg

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James Wedge, item 55
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James Wedge, item 55
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English: James Wedge was a professional soldier in the rank of sergeant in the West Riding Regiment. He had fought in the Boer War and also served in India.

A letter from 2nd Lt. Dacre describes how he died - he was hit by a German sniper during a trench raid. A rupee coin that James Wedge was carrying was broken when he was killed.

The album contains copies and originals of documents relating to his service and death and include a dog tag and a broken rupee. There is also a soldier's small book in the folder.
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