Tong, James –

Of 12, Independent Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 3, Back Dunstan Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted February / August 1915. Caught aged 38 as an absentee from Lytham since 27/12/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 06/01/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Tong
  • 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: 12th (Pioneers) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: P/6229
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • 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: 19/02/1915 27/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 7h

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