Private James Osben served in No. 173 Company, The Pioneer Corps at his time of death while billeted in Belfast during the Fire Raid of 4th-5th May 1941.
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Private James Osben (13058694) served in No. 173 Company, The Pioneer Corps during the Second World War.
Private Osben died on 5th May 1941 aged 26 years old. His place of death was Eglington Street Public Elementary School at 24-34 Lonsdale Street, Belfast. The school was used as a billet for members of The Pioneer Corps and sustained heavy damage during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz.
His grave is in Special Memorial, Section R, Row LG of Milltown Cemetery, Belfast.