Bretland, James –

Son of James and Esther Emma Bretland, of 150, Babylon Lane, Heath Charnock, Lancashire. Twice discharged as medically unfit and underwent two operations before successfully re-enlisting in September 1915.

Personal details

  • Surname: Bretland
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Heath Charnock, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 23
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: November 23rd, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 22357
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Preston, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 11 A.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e

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