Basic Details
Surname
Bower
Forenames
James
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The extra details are provided by Wilsden Parish Council (see references). Known as Jimmy, he was born in 1883, married (to Annice Horrox) and they had a daughter. He was an accomplished sportsman (at both cricket and knurr and spell), he enlisted in September 1916 but was killed a year later.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Pte
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
York and Lancaster Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Voormezele
Cemetery
Enclosure Number 3
Year of death
1917
Month of death
August
Day of death
12
Age at death
35
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action