Swift, James –

Son of Job and Jane Swift, of 126, Spring Gardens, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 19 as an absentee from Hursley Camp, Winchester since 24/05/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 29/05/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26) His brother, Robert was killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Swift
  • 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: 8th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 16859
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 25/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c 7e

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