Son of H. J. and A. Pickvance, of Bolton, Lancashire. Of 34, Ramwell Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted aged 16 in March 1915. Formerly 4092, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded 25th August and died three days later.
Pickvance, James –
Personal details
- Surname: Pickvance
- Forename: James
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Lancaster, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 20
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: August 28th, 1918
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 206268
- Regiment: Worcestershire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: M.M.
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: Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: II. D. 12.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 26/03/1915 27/09/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 6b*