Son of James and Jane McCarthy, of 31, Egyptian Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Captured during the rearguard action from Mons and held in a concentration camp. Exchanged as a prisoner of war. Three brothers also served.
McCarthy, James –
Personal details
- Surname: McCarthy
- Forename: 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: Not known
- Service number: Not known
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: Not known
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: 09/07/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f