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I know very little about J Andrew.
His entry in Nurse Oliver’s album obviously dates him as a patient at Beechlands (although it is conceivable that he could have transferred from Hickwells). His entry, written underneath a cartoon illustration
reads:
Pte J Andrew
(4 Res) Northants
Regt
Rose Ward
Beechlands
Newick
Sussex
The 4th (Reserve) Northamptonshire
Regiment is the 2/4th Battalion which was formed at Northampton on 27th November 1914. He is possibly 2791 Corporal James W Andrew (as recorded on the National Archives’ medal
index card) and if this is the same man he transferred (presumably after recovering from whatever sickness had put him into
Beechland House) to the Gloucestershire Regiment. The number 2791 dates to October 1914. The National Archives
gives two numbers for him with the Gloucestershire Regiment: 5905 and 242112. The latter number was within
the block of numbers allocated to the 5th Gloucesters when the Territorial Force was re-numbered in 1917.
The 1901 census of England and Wales reveals a James W Andrew living at Church Street, Broughton, Northamptonshire with his family. The household comprised: George Andrew (head, married,
aged 35, working as a foreman in the boot trade), his wife Sarah A Andrew (aged 35) and their children: Lucy E Andrew (aged
nine), Lily G W Andrew (aged eight), George Andrew (aged six) and James (aged five). There is also a 20
year old boarder – Wallace Smith – living at the house. His trade is noted as “shoe finisher”.
James’ place of birth is given as Broughton.
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If you can add any further information about J Andrew, please contact me.
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