James Eckersley born 8th November 1889 in Crebridge Minnigaff.
In the 1911 census James is shown as an electrician and living at home in 40 Bignor Street, Cheetham.

An obituary, below, appeared in the local paper and included his photograph.

LIEUT. J.E.KINNA, M.C (died of wounds)

We regret to record the death of Lieutenant Jas. Eckersley Kinna, the elder son of the late Mr James G Kinna, whose name, as a frequent contributor to our columns, will be Familiar to most of our readers. He was born at Riverstead, Creebridge, but when still young his family moved to Manchester, where his mother still resides. On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the 9th Battalion Royal Scots and served for a considerable time in France with that battalion. Later he received a commission and was posted to the 11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, with which he saw much further service at the front. Last year he was awarded the Military Cross for gallant conduct in the field. The official record announcing the award stated that Sec.-Lieut. Kinna, as he was then was 'when in command of an assaulting party showed conspicuous courage and initiation in leading his men and repelling counter attacks. By his cheerfulness and confidence he inspired his men in critical situations'.

Shortly after winning this distinction, Lieut.Kinna came home on leave and while in England his health broke down, and he was for a long time under Doctor's orders.