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.
Smith, James –
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: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, 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)
- Bradshaw War Memorial Cross
- 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