Hampson, James –

Brother of Alice Hampson, of 7, School Side Road, Ainsworth, Lancashire, and formerly of Bradley Fold Road, Ainsworth, Lancashire. Mobilised for service 28/01/1917. Formerly 9th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Wounded by gunshot in the left knee 28/08/1917. Posted missing since 21/03/1918 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war. Repatriated 17/12/1918.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hampson
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Ainsworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Ainsworth, 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/7th (Salford) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 31528
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: March 2nd, 1916 - 1916-03-02
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 07/09/1917 26/04/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e 6e

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