| Forename | James |
|---|---|
| Surname | Houghton |
| Middle Name | William Harold |
| Memorial | Wigan & ST Johns Church, Highfield |
| Age | 28 |
| Address | 62 Billinge Road, Pemberton |
| Parents' Address | As above |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Occupation or place of work | Clough & Gaskell, builders of Pemberton |
| Regiment | Royal Navy (VR) HMS Lively |
| Day of Death | 11 |
| Month of Death | May |
| Year of Death | 1942 |
| Cause of Death | This destroyer was sunk south of Crete after being attacked by German Junkers 88 aircraft |
| Place of Burial | Plymouth Naval Memorial |
| Regiment Number | D/MD/X2976 |
| Name of War | WW2 |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Son of Albert & Margaret Alice. WE 23/5/42 |