Watkinson, James –

Son of James and Agatha Watkinson, of Pendleton, Lancashire; husband of Margaret Watkinson (nee Bell).

Personal details

  • Surname: Watkinson
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Pendleton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Pendleton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 23
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 15th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 11994
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Pendleton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: D.C.M.; M.i.D.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 11 A.

Local newspaper entries

  • Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 05/08/1916

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