Locke, James –

Son of Robert and Harriet Locke, of 10, Soho Court, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 6052, Lancashire Fusiliers with whom he served 12 years, including service in the South African Campaign. Two brothers also served.

Personal details

  • Surname: Locke
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 35
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 30th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 21057
  • Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
  • CWGC reference: I. E. 11.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/06/1915 06/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g* S1m*

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