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We remember James Harrison
We remember James Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Henry Harrison
Source:6169702
1884
1886
1889
sibling
Sarah Harrison
Source:6169702
1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:6169702
1891
1891
location
5 James Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637314
1891
1892
sibling
Elizabeth Harrison
Source:6169704
1892
1896
sibling
Martha Harrison
Source:6169704
1896
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:6169704
1901
1901
employment
Cotton piecer
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6169705
1901
1901
sibling
William Harrison
Source:6169704
1901
1901
location
5 James Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6169704
1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:6169705
1911
1911
location
257 Church Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6169705
1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:6169625
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6169625
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16538
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:6169625
3rd September 1914
1914
location
187 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6169625
3rd September 1914
1915
events
Punishment
Military Discipline
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
3 other disciplinary cases are recorded in the service records, but one was dismissed.
Source:6169625
6th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6169625
31st July 1915 - 23rd July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded, treatment in France before returning to England, spent time in Sheffield before being transferred for light duty to 3rd Battalion.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6169625
15th July 1916
1916
marriage
Agnes Ratcliffe
Source:9637350
2nd December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
16538
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6169625
6th December 1916
1916
location
17 Albion Street, Wingates, Westhoughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169625
6th December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6169625
17th February 1917 - 2nd August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
16538
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th
Source:9637350
2nd August 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
Telegram and form in service record states died at C2 P7448 10 Casualty Clearing Station from shell wound right leg and fracture femur back and right arm.
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Belgium
Source:6167843
Source:9637488
2nd August 1917
burial
Lijssenthoek
Belgium
XVII.A.19.
Source:9637350
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 1781542 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Albion Street, Wingates, Westhoughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th December 1916 | |
| 187 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1914 | |
| 257 Church Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 James Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 5 James Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16538 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16538 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16538 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Harrison | father | ||
| Elizabeth Ellen Harrison | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Harrison | brother | 1884 | |
| Sarah Harrison | sister | 1889 | |
| Elizabeth Harrison | sister | 1892 | |
| Martha Harrison | sister | 1896 | |
| William Harrison | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Ratcliffe | wife | 2nd December 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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War Grave of James HarrisonWar Grave of James Harrison in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. James, aged 31, dow 31/7/1917
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Serving in the Loyal North Lancashire RegimentCompatriot Bill Tilsley, in his book entitled Other Ranks gives a first hand account of what life was like for the 1/4th Loyal North Lancashire compatriots in the otherwise unimaginable conditions of War on the Somme. Published late (1931) it has since become both rare and valued as a tribute to the sacrifice of a generation of Other Ranks. Out of print for some time it is re-published with material and illustrations added 100 years on.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Westhoughton First World War MemorialMore about Westhoughton First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Gaye159565 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records, 1914-1920 | Gaye159565 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Gaye159565 | |
| CWGC | Gaye159565 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave of James Harrison | Gaye159565 | |
| The War History 1/4th LNL Reg. p166 | Gaye159565 | |
| Serving in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Gaye159565 |
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