Husband of Mary Wilshaw (formerly Seagrew), of 4, Brammah Street, Hurst, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire; brother of Mrs. Coolhan, of 55, Cross Ormrod Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly employed at the Lum Street Gas Works. Enlisted September 1913. Wounded 25/05/1915 in the left ear and side of head. Found severely wounded to the head on a train at Euston as he was returning from furlough, and died from his injuries.
Seagrew, James –
Personal details
- Surname: Seagrew
- Forename: James
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Darwen, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 28
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: January 14th, 1917
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 2849
- 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: Ashton-under-Lyne and Dukinfield Joint Cemetery, Cheshire, UK
- CWGC reference: Ashton R.C. C. 3. 212.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/06/1915 26/01/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 6d*