Holme, James (Jimmy) –

Son of William and Alice Ann Holme, of 71, Platt Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly of 45, Reservoir Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Recorded twice in Bolton Roll of Honour as James HOLME and as James HULME, reported as HOLME in BJ&G and CWGC and as HULME on SDGW and Medal Card. Also commemorated on the CWGC Memorial at Le Touret, Pas de Calais, France on Panel 27 and 28 as James HULME. Reported as HOLMES in BJ&G.

Personal details

  • Surname: Holme
  • Forename: James (Jimmy)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 18
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: June 3rd, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 3345
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/06/1915 18/06/1915 06/08/1915 09/06/1916 08/06/1917 07/06/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6f* S1b* 5h 4g 6g

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