Seagrew, James –

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.

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/06/1915 26/01/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 6d*

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