‘James Eaton’ from Woolton appears in the 1901 and 1911 census records more than once and, despite his best efforts, Tom Canty is unable to confirm which records belong to the Sgt J Eaton listed on the Church war memorial. However, it seems likely that the material presented here is correct.

Sergeant James Eaton was born in Woolton at some point between 1883 and 1886 (there are discrepancies related to James’ recorded age in the census and war records).

The 1911 census suggests that James (now listed as age 28) was working in Port Sunlight as a joiner, and boarding with the Bishop family at 18 Lodge Lane, Port Sunlight.

The 1901 census shows James, aged 15, living with his parents, George and Mary, and sisters, Emily (25) and Lottie (18). At that time, James was an apprentice joiner.

Sergeant James Eaton enlisted with the Cheshire Regiment in Port Sunlight, and served with the 13th Battalion, serial number W/1010. He was killed in action on July 15, 1916.

James is Remembered with Honour on the Thiepval Memorial.

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