Shortall, James –

Of 31, Pickering Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previous service with the 3rd Volunteer Bn., King’s Liverpool Regiment. Formerly Private 20267, 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 46 as an absentee from Felixstowe since 09/10/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 14/10/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Formerly Private 31963, 3rd Garrison Bn., Cheshire Regiment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Shortall
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 11th Battalion.
  • Service number: 60004
  • Regiment: Royal Defence Corps
  • Enlistment date: February 25th, 1915 - 1915-02-25
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: 271689
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 05/03/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f
  • Bolton Chronicle: 27/02/1915

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