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Surname: BROUGHTON
Forename(s): John James
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 268628
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 2/7th Battalion. (Leeds Rifles)
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1917-04-12
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. B. 10.
CWGC Cemetery: ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John James Broughton was the son of John and Isabella Broughton, née Nelson. John, senior, was born at Salterforth and Isabella at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 31, Rook Street - John J. Broughton, aged 6 years, born Barnoldswick, son of John and Isabella Broughton.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 50, Essex Street - John James Broughton, aged 16 years, born Barnoldswick, son of John and Isabel Broughton.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John J. Broughton, 8121; 268628, W. York. R. D. of Wds 12.4.17.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John James Broughton, 8121; 268628, 2/7 W. York. R. Died of Wounds 12.4.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John James Broughton, 8121; 268628, 2/7 Bn W. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 12.4.17. No.49 C.C.S. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Isabella. £4 19s. 7d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John. Name(s) on card(s): Mrs Isabel Broughton. Relationship: Mother. Address: 50, Essex Street, Barnoldswick.
In the CPGW book John James Broughton has the same photograph as Private Henry Broughton (32454) (q.v.); this photograph accompanies the article reporting the death of Henry in the 'Craven Herald' (27 April 1917). To add more confusion, the ‘West Yorkshire Pioneer’ of the same date, has the same photograph labelled: ‘Pte J. J. Broughton, Barnoldswick, whose death was reported last week.’ This edition also included an article about Henry’s death.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BROUGHTON, John James, aged 21 years, son of the late Mr. John Broughton and Mrs. Broughton of Essex Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds April 12, 1917.
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
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20 April 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - DIED OF WOUNDS
Pte. John James Broughton, West Yorkshire Regiment, died from shrapnel wounds at a casualty clearing station in France on the 12th inst. He had been in France four months. Pte. Broughton, who was only 21 years of age, belonged to an old Barnoldswick family, being the youngest son of the late Mr. John Broughton, (stonemason) and Mrs. Broughton, 50, Essex Street. He was formerly employed at Clough Mill in the weaving department.
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20 April 1917
BROUGHTON - Died from wounds received in action in France, April 12th, Pte. John James Broughton, youngest son of the late Mr. John Broughton and Mrs. Broughton, of Essex Street, Barnoldswick, aged 21.
20 April 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - DIED OF WOUNDS
Private John James Broughton, West Yorkshire Regiment, died from shrapnel wounds at a casualty clearing station in France on the 12th inst. He had been in France four months. Private Broughton, who was only 21 years of age, belonged to an old Barnoldswick family, being the youngest son of the late Mr. John Broughton (stonemason) and Mrs. Broughton, 50, Essex Street. He was formerly employed at Clough Mill in the weaving department.
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