Thompson, James –

Formerly employed in the Bolton Corporation’s Streets Department. Discharged and subsequently lost his sight. Entered Sir Arthur Pearson’s Blinded Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Hostel at St. Dunstans, London in February 1917. Previously served in the South African Campaign.

Personal details

  • Surname: Thompson
  • 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: Not known
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

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: 03/08/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4b

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