Walter Donald James – Royal Navy H.M.S. Vivid
Able Seaman Walter Donald James – Royal Navy H.M.S. Vivid Walter Donald James , born in 1898 in Swansea , was the son of James James and Sarah Ann Thomas , who married in 1872 at Llansamlet . His early life can be traced through the surviving census records, which show a household shaped by loss and steady working‑class employment. Census Background 1901 Census In 1901 , the James family were living at 14 Burlais Crescent, Swansea . James, aged 50 and born in Pembrokeshire, was employed as a tailor cutter and was already widowed. His children present were Jason (19), a railway worker; Edith (15); Christopher (13); Imgs (9) and Walter (3) , the youngest of the household. 1911 Census By 1911 , Walter, aged 13, was recorded at Blaenhonddan, Neath , attending school. This suggests he may have been living away from home for educational or family reasons, a common practice among working families seeking opportunities for their children. Walter Donald James St. Peter's Church, C...
