Morris, James –

Husband of Mrs. Morris, of 3, Little Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Wounded 13/11/1915 and transferred to hospital at Malta where he subsequently died of wounds. His brother John was wounded in the Dardanelles and hospitalised. His brother William served with the East Lancashire Regiment in France.

Personal details

  • Surname: Morris
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 34
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 12th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 18544
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: December 1st, 1914 - 1914-12-01
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/12/1914 24/12/1915 24/03/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 6c* 6m*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 25/12/1915

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