Cecil was born February 1, 1898 in Rutherglen, Ontario, to Eliza (nee Pennell) and John “Jack” James.
Cecil married Marie Tremblay and had two sons. From his will below, I can only make out the name of his 2nd son, Leonard.
He fought in World War I in the 12th Reserve, 1st Corp., 75th Battalion CEF, D Co., #3035764 and held the rank of Private. He was discharged May 12, 1919 and returned home in June of 1919 on the R.M.S. Mauretania.
In 1950, Cecil was living in Kapuskasing, and later in New Toronto. He died February 12, 1959.
