Armstrong, Harold –

Son of Mrs. Armstrong, of 44, Gate Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Of 48, James Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 20 as an absentee from Felixstowe since 23/12/1915 and aged 23 from Felixstowe since 25/06/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 18/01/1916 and 04/07/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26 & JBO/1/29). Headquarters Scout. Four times wounded.

Personal details

  • Surname: Armstrong
  • Forename: Harold
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 2451
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: D.C.M.

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 12/01/1917 16/11/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d 6e
  • Bolton Chronicle: 16/11/1917

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