Nicholson, James –

Husband of Eliza Nicholson, of 217, Settle Street, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 48 as an absentee from Liverpool since 05/07/1915 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 12/07/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Died from pneumonia at Knockaloe Camp, Isle of Man. Home service only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Nicholson
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Liverpool, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Great Lever, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 49
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: March 31st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Rifleman
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 23825
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Kirk Patrick (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, Isle of Man, UK
  • CWGC reference: 3M.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 14/04/1916 20/04/1916 04/08/1916 29/12/1916 30/03/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5h 6g* 6h* S16* 4h

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