Bostock, James –

Of 26, Falcon Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 4593, 4th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Caught aged 27 as an absentee from Barrow since 19/02/1915 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 23/02/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25). Admitted to 11th General Hospital on 24/10/1916 severely wounded.

Personal details

  • Surname: Bostock
  • 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: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19363
  • Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: August 28th, 1914 - 1914-08-28
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 209491
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 17/11/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d

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