Pte 2017 James Hogan

[Tim Bell]

Pte Hogan had been a Labourer in an Iron Works when he enlisted in 4th Bttn on 20/3/1914. 17y 258 days. He was posted to 2nd  Bttn with BEF on 5/10/1914.  He was posted Home with Penumonia on 15/1/1915 and 3rd Bttn on 14/2/1915.  James returned to 2nd Bttn with BEF on  4/5/1915 and returned home again on 8/6/1916. He had been admitted to 90 FA with TB on 28/5/1916 and was admitted to Hosp in Denmark Hill for 14 days on 8/6/1916.
James was discharged sick with SWB on 27/7/1916. 10 Dickinson St, Oldham. Pension for TB resulting from exposure on active service.
James died on 28/5/1918. Cause n/k.  The Medical Board had found 100% incapacity due to TB on 9/1/1918. 20 Lower Gate, Clitheroe.
age 21
iron works labourer
Widow Maria of 21 Eccles Row, Blackburn. Aunt Mrs Green of 10 Dickinson Street, Oldham.
HOLD

[Tim Bell]

James Hogan died from TB and Haemorhage in the Union Infirmary of Clitheroe Workhouse.  The informant was the Workhouse Master.  Army Pensioner formerly Private in Manchester Regiment (Iron Moulder).

We need to find a burial record.

[Tim Bell]

James Hogan was buried in Clitheroe (St Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.  Awaiting burial record.
https://search.findmypast.co.uk/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0002040%2f19180628%2f017&stringtohighlight=james%20hogan

[Tim Bell]

James Hogan's commemoration in the UKBOR was accepted today.  In due course his burial at Clitheroe should be accepted as a War Grave.  I don't know if we yet have a burial record or whether there is a private memorial on the plot.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75469798/james-hogan/