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.
Howarth, James –
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: Grenadier Guards
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- St. Mark's C.E. Church - Bolton
- 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