James Bailie was the Son of William and Isabella Bailie (nee Patton) of Listooder. James was Killed in Action aged 30 on the 1st of July 1916. It is believed he enlisted in Larne as he was working in Craddock’s garage in the town prior to the war, furthermore, the 12th battalion were known as the Antrim Volunteers.
James has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial and Ballynahinch War Memorial.
Any additional information on James, others named on the War Memorial or anyone listed on our website would be gratefully received.

Info kindly supplied by John McCormick below
Born Crossgar, 2nd November 1885 ;
James resided Circular Road, Larne, County Antrim.
James is commemorted on the following memorials -
First Larne Presbyterian Church ;
Larne Urban District War Memorial ;
Chaines No Surrender LOL No 596 Larne ;
Tullygarley Larne Roll of Honour (Wall Panel) ;
Kilmore Presbyterian Church ;
Crossgar and District War Memorial.