Son of William Ackerley. William married Frances Lovett 01/02/1919 and they lived at 9, Hutchinson Street, Salford, Lancashire. At the time William attested in February 1918 he was attached to the Manchester Regiment, 53rd Bn. At this time William was living at 2 Sunnyside Street, Salford, Lancashire. He was transferred to the York and Lancaster Regiment 16/08/1918 and his service record shows that he was detained as a prisoner of war for a short period in 1918. On 17/02/1921 he re-enlisted at Salford into the 8th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers (3437539 / 3438021) on one years service, and at this time he was living at 22, Mottram Street, Salford, Lancashire.