Regiment: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

Abbott, John –

Son of Arthur and Ellen Abbott, of 8, Larchwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted November 1914. Formerly 3335, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Previously reported as wounded and missing since 14/11/1916 and subsequently confirmed killed.

Adamson, Chris –

Husband of Mary Ann Adamson (nee Smith), of 41, Settle Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 1969, 12th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded 06/10/1918.

Adamson, John –

Son of Rachel Adamson, of 3, Woolpack Court, Leigh, Lancashire, and the late John B. Adamson.

Airey, John Barron (Jack) –

Son of Emma Rosina Jackson (formerly Airey), of 64, Hall Lane, Farnworth, Lancashire, and the late John Reginald Airey. Formerly in the Cavalry and later Private 19101, Leicestershire Regiment. Died in a casualty clearing station in France from wounds received on 17/04/1918.

Aldred, Samuel –

Son of John and Sarah Ann Aldred, of 164, Longcauseway, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly 182552, 115th Training Reserve Bn. Demobilised 1919.

Allen, Bernard –

Son of James and Alice Ann Allen, of 9, New Park Road, Salford. Lancashire. Formerly 6153, Border Regiment.

Allen, James Henry –

Son of Thomas and Jane Allen, of Lingards Farm, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire. Formerly 11547, Seaforth Highlanders.

Allison, Archie –

Son of William and Rachel Allison, of 20, Leconfield, Beverley, Yorkshire. Formerly 6598, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Almond, Charles –

Son of Charles and Jane Almond, of 36, Noble Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 19892, 15th Bn., Welsh Regiment. Caught aged 24 as a deserter from Kinmell Park, Rhyl since 23/09/1915 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 16/10/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Address on discharge from War Service was 58, Beaconsfield Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Re-enlisted 19/01/1919 as Private 7807613, 17th Bn., Machine Gun Corps.

Anderson, William –

Of 3, Gilbert Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 38 as an absentee from Italy since 19/10/1918, appearing before Bolton Magistrates 11/11/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Andrews, William –

Son of Charles Edward and Annie Andrews, of 33, Ollerton Terrace, Eagley Bank, Turton, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1915. Formerly Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Aplin, Albert Cecil –

Son of Charles and Amelia Aplin. Of Church Street, Pendleton, Lancashire. Formerly 4534, 8th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers.

Archer, George Cameron –

Son of Ophelia Archer, of 10, Gertrude Street, Derby Street, Salford, Lancashire, and the late John Archer. Formerly 10454, Royal Irish Regiment.

Armstrong, George –

Son of Cuthbert and Ann Armstrong, of 51, Smallbrook Lane, Westleigh, Leigh, Lancashire. Formerly 3/31739, King’s Liverpool Regiment.

Ashall, William –

Of 177, Hughes Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 24021, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Ashurst, Albert –

Son of James and Elizabeth Ashurst, of 7, Plank Lane, Leigh, Lancashire. Formerly Private 202884, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Atkinson, Tom –

Son of Mr. T. Atkinson, of 4, Myrtle Grove, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly 32349, Manchester Regiment.