Algar, Samuel James –

Husband of Annie Algar (nee Mathews), of 773, Delph Hill, Doffocker, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 167, Mornington Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Originally enlisted as Driver 74324 in the Royal Field Artillery on 02/01/1915 and discharged as not likely to become an efficient soldier 02/03/1915. Re-enlisted in May as Driver 1937, Royal Field Artillery. Home Service Only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Algar
  • Forename: Samuel James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Driver
  • Unit: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
  • Service number: 710971
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: May 7th, 1915 - 1915-05-07
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/01/1915 14/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 7i

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