Liles, John James –

Of 7, Isabel Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported wounded July 1916. Caught aged 22 as an absentee from Withernsea since 11/04/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 15/04/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Liles
  • Forename: John James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 9760
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/08/1916 08/03/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5d 6d*

Please contact us if you have any new information about this entry

* indicates required field