Tomlinson, James –

Brother of Mary Armstrong, of 588, Wardley Lane, Swinton, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915. Formerly 17th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Wounded by gunshot to right forearm. Traqnsferred to Class P Reserve to resume colliery work and fully discharged 20/02/1919.

Personal details

  • Surname: Tomlinson
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Swinton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Swinton, 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: Sergeant
  • Unit: 4th (Regular Extra Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 14068
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: January 5th, 1915 - 1915-01-05
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B202256
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 25/01/1918

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