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We remember James Edward Wolstenholme
We remember James Edward Wolstenholme
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Fred Wolstenholme
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31st May 1884
1887
sibling
Robert Wolstenholme
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1887
1888
1888
location
7 Nutmeg Street, Westleigh, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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19th May 1888 - 1901
1891
sibling
William Wolstenholme
Source:9598068
1891
1901
location
7. Duke Street, Leigh, Lancashire, England.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598068
1901 - 23rd February 1915
1907
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
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1907
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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15th January 1915 - 23rd February 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
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23rd February 1915
service
British Army
Private
9433
Royal Lancaster Regiment
2nd. Battalion
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1915
death
Died of wounds
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23rd February 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. C. 67.
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1990
sibling
Levi Wolstenholme
Source:9598068
1990
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Wolstenholme |
| Source | 4844116 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nutmeg Street, Westleigh, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 19th May 1888 - 1901 | |
| 7. Duke Street, Leigh, Lancashire, England. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 23rd February 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9433 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | 2nd. Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Wolstenhulme | mother | ||
| Richard Wolstenhulme | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Wolstenholme | brother | 31st May 1884 | |
| Robert Wolstenholme | brother | 1887 | |
| William Wolstenholme | brother | 1891 | |
| Levi Wolstenholme | brother | 1990 |
Media
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Private James Edward WolstenholmePhoto of James James Edward Wolstenholme
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Postcard to brother Fred WolstenholmeThis is a postcard sent from James to his brother Fred who was also in the fought in the great war.Contributed by:
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Boulogne Eastern CemeteryJames E Wolstenhome is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, 40 Rue De Dringhen, 62200 Evidence from:-Commonwealth War Graves CommissionContributed by:
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"Leigh Soldiers Death’Private James Wostenholme's death is reported the ‘Leigh Journal’ on 5th March 1915Contributed by:
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Commonwealth War Graves CommissionJames Edward Wolstenhome is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, 40 Rue De Dringhen, 62200. Here is a picture of his Gravestone. Information taken Commonwealth War Graves Commission recordsContributed by:
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Scroll awarded to soldiers who dies in battleScroll - taken from Forces War RecordContributed by:
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Private James Edward Wolstenholme's CompanyThis is a picture of James Edward's company probably when he served in IndiaContributed by:
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‘Leigh Soldiers Death’This is the original article of Private James Edward Wolstenholme's death as reported in the ‘Leigh Journal’ on 5th March 1915Contributed by:
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1901 Census for Wolstenholme familyThe Census records James Edward Wolstenholme as son of Richard and Eliza Ann WolstenholmeContributed by:
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Census for Wolstenholme familyThis Census for the Wolstenholme family records that Private James Edward Wolstenholme is at home on leave it states "Soldier Home on FurloughContributed by:
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A Leigh Boy’s HeroismThis is a Newspaper Cutting from the ‘Leigh Journal’, dated 16th August 1901 about James Wolstenholme, when he was 11 years old.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914 - 1919 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Roll Index Cards, 1914 -1920 | Keith7416 | |
| CWGC | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Edward Wolstenholme Birth Certificate | Adrian159788 | |
| Private James Edward Wolstenholme | Adrian159788 | |
| Fred Wolstenholme (brother of James Wolstenholme) | Adrian159788 | |
| Postcard to brother Fred Wolstenholme | Adrian159788 | |
| Brother Fred Wolstenholme Private 7847 | Adrian159788 | |
| Boulogne Eastern Cemetery | Adrian159788 | |
| "Leigh Soldiers Death’ | Adrian159788 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Adrian159788 | |
| Scroll awarded to soldiers who dies in battle | Adrian159788 | |
| Private James Edward Wolstenholme's Company | Adrian159788 | |
| ‘Leigh Soldiers Death’ | Adrian159788 | |
| 1901 Census for Wolstenholme family | Adrian159788 | |
| Census for Wolstenholme family | Adrian159788 | |
| A Leigh Boy’s Heroism | Adrian159788 |
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