Young, James –

Son of James Young; husband of Elizabeth Young, of 493, Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Killed accidentally when he fell from a slowing train in France.

Personal details

  • Surname: Young
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Halliwell, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: November 23rd, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Gunner
  • Unit: 25th Battery, 35th Brigade.
  • Service number: 710693
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 28/03/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4d*

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