›› Private James Albert Gamble (1897 - 1916)

James Albert Gamble was born in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario to Peter B. and Maggie Gamble on March 18, 1897. His father was of Irish descendent and his mother French. The family relocated to Grey County (where it appears Peter Gamble was raised), later returning to Hastings County before arriving in Rockwood sometime between 1912 and 1915. After James had enlisted in the military in October of 1915 at the age of 18, his family moved on to Toronto, Ontario.

James was a member of the Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), 42nd Battalion. He died in service on September 16, 1916 at the age of 19 years. He is buried at Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Sources:
Veteran Affairs Canada
Library and Archives Canada
Census 1901 and 1911