Welsby, James –

Husband of Rose Hannah Welsby (nee Robinson), of 3, Moss Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915. Caught aged 41 as an absentee from Buxton since 25/04/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 01/05/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26) Previous service with the 1st Bn., Manchester Regiment., discharged time-expired.

Personal details

  • Surname: Welsby
  • 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: Saddler Corporal
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: T4/SR/02493
  • Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
  • Enlistment date: January 5th, 1915 - 1915-01-05
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 08/01/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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