Mather, James William –

Son of John and Elizabeth Christiana Mather (nee Owen), of Green Bank Farm, Blackrod, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915. Suffered from shell-shock. Reported as having mysteriously disappeared on or since 16/07/1920, and subsequently presumed dead November 1921 – probate granted 03/12/1921.

Personal details

  • Surname: Mather
  • Forename: James William
  • Date of birth: May 4th, 1890
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Blackrod, 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: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 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: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 11/06/1915 11/11/1921
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 10d
  • Bolton Evening News entries: 20/07/1920 05/08/1920

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