Soldiers who Survived
James SHAW
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Regiment Rank / Number
Date of Birth
Residence
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12th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Private / 11726
1894
Fairs Row, Simm's Cottages, The Holt
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James Shaw was born in 1894 in Widnes and in 1901 was living in 15 Caroline Street, Widnes.
His father was Peter and he had a sister named Florence who became Florence McKay and by 1915 was living in the USA.
In 1911 James was a bootmaker. He enlisted 1st May 1916 when he was living in Fairs Row, Rainhill but was discharged on 14th August 1916 as "not likely to become an efficient soldier" due to paralysis of the right arm and foot.
His father was Peter and he had a sister named Florence who became Florence McKay and by 1915 was living in the USA.
In 1911 James was a bootmaker. He enlisted 1st May 1916 when he was living in Fairs Row, Rainhill but was discharged on 14th August 1916 as "not likely to become an efficient soldier" due to paralysis of the right arm and foot.
Simm's Cottages, The home of James Shaw is the cottage on the immediate right of the photograph. The Holt Congregational Church is in the background. This is taken looking towards Prescot.