Son of James and Betsy Openshaw, of 21, Green Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 22 as a deserter from the 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers at Bury since 11/06/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 21/06/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).
Openshaw, James –
Personal details
- Surname: Openshaw
- Forename: James
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 22
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 12th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 4052
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Louvencourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Plot 1. Row C. Grave 48.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/06/1916 04/08/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* 7l* S11*