James Rimmer was born on 29 July 1887 in Southport, Lancashire to George Rimmer & Elizabeth (Betty) Jones. He was employed as a Tradesman’s Carter and Bakery Cart Driver prior to enlisting. He married Edith May Milner In 1912. James served in the Army Service Corps as a Private in WW1, service no. T4/263320 and died on 17 April 1918 in Brecknock, Brecknockshire, England. He was buried 22 April 1918 in St. John’s Churchyard, Crossens, Southport.