Private 36275 James Sweeney
Regiment/Unit: Lancashire Fusiliers - 2nd Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Previous Reg/Num: 13735, R.H. & R.F.A.
Age at death: 25
Date of death: 12th of December 1916
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Thiepval Memorial - Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D.
Family details:
Son of Michael and Mary Ann Sweeney, of 47, Manor St., Peasley Cross, St. Helens, Lancs. Legatee: Michael (father)
Census details:
1901 - 9 years old James is living at 47 Manor Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens with parents Michael (33), Mary A (33) and three siblings: Mary A (7), Joseph P (5), John (2). Also at the address is boarder Patrick McGighe (25). 1911 - Sees 19 years old 'Pawnbroker' James still living at 47 Manor Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens with parents Michael (50), Mary Ann (49) and three siblings: Mary Ann (18), Joseph (16), John (12).
[pic]imgs/sppics/J_Sweeney_LanFus.jpg[/pic][caption]The inscription for Private James Sweeney on the Thiepval Memorial
(Photograph courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
