Slinger (Robinson), James –

Son of James Slinger (stepfather) and Mary Alice Slinger (formerly Robinson, nee Higson), of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and the late Edward Robinson. An old boy of the Deane School. Killed when his dug-out was hit by a German explosive shell. Memorial also in Deane Churchyard. NOTE:- Reported in local newspapers as James ROBINSON.

Personal details

  • Surname: Slinger (Robinson)
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: October 23rd, 1897
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 18
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 26th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
  • Service number: A/2629
  • Regiment: Canadian Imperial Forces
  • Enlistment date: February 24th, 1915 - 1915-02-24
  • Enlistment location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
  • CWGC reference: Special Memorial.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 26/05/1916 02/06/1916 03/05/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d-e 6c* 6g

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