Openshaw, James –

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).

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: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • 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*

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