Cain, James –

Son of Mary Ann Cain, of 5, Bradshaw Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late William Cain. One of five soldier sons who served and second killed. Attached to the Trench Mortar Battery.

Personal details

  • Surname: Cain
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 27
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 21st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19702
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 12/01/1917 10/08/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d* 6f S4*

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