Banks, James –

Son of Ralph and Margaret Banks (nee Wolfendale), of 25, Lower Street, New Bury, Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Banks, of 35, Back Cross Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Enlisted March 1915. Reported missing since 11/07/1917 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war at Limburg-on-Lahn. His brothers Jack (Loyal North Lancashire Regiment) and Thomas also served.

Personal details

  • Surname: Banks
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: February 8th, 1890
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: Gunner
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • 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: 05/03/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 06/07/1917 03/08/1917 21/09/1917 28/12/1917 18/10/1918

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