Howcroft, James –

Of 207, Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 29, Longfield Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1915. Served as an observer in France ’till a bad landing by his pilot all but killed him.’ As a result he suffered dislocation of cercival spine and paralysis of all limbs.

Personal details

  • Surname: Howcroft
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Air Mechanic First Class
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 9206
  • Regiment: Royal Flying Corps
  • Enlistment date: September 29th, 1915 - 1915-09-29
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 122806
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/10/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e

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