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We remember James Joseph Bolderston
We remember James Joseph Bolderston
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1893
location
Holden Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455795
25th June 1893
1895
sibling
Florence Ellen Bolderston
Source:8455795
1895
1901
location
Akenside Street, Bootle
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455799
1901
1911
employment
Glass Labourer
Pilkington Plate Glass Works
Source:8455875
1911
1911
location
18 Talbot Street, St Helens
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8455875
1911
1914
employment
Factory Labourer
Source:7693804
21st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7693804
21st September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
17342
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:8455749
21st September 1914
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:8455750
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/17342
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8455750
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Jutland
Plymouth Naval Memorial
at sea
Denmark
Source:8455750
Source:8455751
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 18
Source:8455750
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Bolderston |
| Source | 7693804 |
| First Names | J. J. |
| Initials | JJ |
| Source | 7693804 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Talbot Street, St Helens | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Akenside Street, Bootle | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Holden Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th June 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PLY/17342 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 17342 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bolderston | father | ||
| Mary Ann Agnes Bolderston nee Leonard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Ellen Bolderston | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Fleetwood63833 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fleetwood63833 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63833 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63833 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool St Peter's - Baptisms - Ancestry | Fleetwood63833 | |
| LancashireBMD/UKBMD - Marriages – St Matthew, Toxteth Park, Liverpool | Fleetwood63833 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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