James Bowden

Husband of Harriet Ann (nee Illingworth) Father of James W. and Elizabeth. Married 1st April 1912 at Rochdale registry office. Son of George Henry and Elizabeth Bowden (nee Tierney, later Moran) Lived at 25, Castle Street, Rochdale. Enlisted at Bury. Died of dysentery. Brother of Joseph Bowden, who was also killed and is buried at Vermelles Military Cemetery, France. A labourer at a cotton waste mill. **** Private 2747 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers Died of dysentery aged 22 years. Husband of Harriet Ann (nee Illingworth). Father of James William (b.10.10.1912 deceased 1913) Elizabeth (b.2.10.1915) and Joseph (b.15.8.1915 died 3.9.1916). Married on 1st April 1912 at Rochdale registry office. Son of George Henry and Elizabeth Bowden (nee Tierney, later Moran) Lived at 25, Castle Street, Rochdale. Widow remarried 18.8.1917 to 109256 Stoker Charles Fitton who served on H.M.S. Benbow Enlisted at Bury. Brother of Joseph Bowden who also died and who is buried in Vermelles Military Cemetery, France. Previously employed as a labourer at a cotton waste mill. Contributor: Rochdalians Remembered (49907827)