Private James Calvert
16289 9th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Lived at 272 Chapel House Road Nelson
Killed in Action 14th July 1915
Colne and Nelson Times War Annual

Private James Calvert, who was a despatch rider in the 9th Scottish Rifles, was killed in action in France on July 14th 1915. In a letter to his widow (who resided at 272 Chapel House Road, Nelson) Sergt.-Major Cumming, of the same regiment as the deceased soldier, wrote :- " As one who was closely in touch with all he did, I can give you only the bitter yet glorious consolation that he died like a soldier and a man. His death is greatly regretted by all " Pte. Calvert, who was 20 years of age, enlisted in October 1914, and went to the Front on May 12th, 1915. He was formerly employed as a weaver by Messrs. Riddick, Stuttard and Company , Clover Hill Mill, Nelson, and since October 21st. , 1911 he has been one of the collectors of the Nelson and District Weavers Asssociation. He leaves a widow and two children.