Hilton, James –

Son of James and Margaret Mary Hilton, of 38, Primrose Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, formerly of 45, Sloane Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted aged 15 years in December 1914. Died instantaneously from a gunshot wound to the head.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hilton
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Kirkham, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Daubhill, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 17
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 12th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 18th (3rd City) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 43836
  • Regiment: Manchester Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Wigan, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: XI. H. 7.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/11/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e* S2*

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