Lance Corporal James Hallam came from Repton Road, Bulwell, in Nottingham.  He enlisted at Derby on the 15th of December 1890, age 19 years and served with “A” Company.  He served in India during the Tirah Campaign of 1897-98 and in South Africa during the Boer War (1899-1902) but with “D” Company.   

James later enrolled with the 7th (Robin Hood) Battalion, age 43 years on the 17th of December 1914. James served over 14 years with the colours. 

He also attended the War Veterans Dinner at the Empress Rink in Nottingham on the 20th of June 1911.