Smith, James –

Son of Samson and Fanny Smith, of 13, Rigby Lane, Bradshaw, Turton, Lancashire. Formerly employed at the Tonge Moor Branch of the Bolton Co-Operative Society. Enlisted January 1916. Formerly 22922, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Posted as wounded or missing.

Personal details

  • Surname: Smith
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bradshaw, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 16th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 98th Company.
  • Service number: 26547
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/08/1916 01/09/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8f 7a

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