Howarth, James –

Second son of Mary Ellen Howarth (nee Bryers), of 9, Channing Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late John Howarth. Enlisted January 1915. Twice wounded. Killed by a shell. St. Mark’s Church.

Personal details

  • Surname: Howarth
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 13th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Guardsman
  • Unit: 3rd Battalion.
  • Service number: 21741
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: VIII. K. 35.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/01/1915 23/08/1918 06/09/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 6c* 6g

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