Allen, James –

Son of James Allen, of Port Adelaide, Australia. Of 242, Oxford Grove, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 5669 / P141, 12th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 19 as an absentee from Lytham since 25/01/1916 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 27/01/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Allen
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 12th (Pioneers) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 265087
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: July 21st, 1915 - 1915-07-21
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 23/07/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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