Atherton, Fred –

Of 10, Back Ormrod Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 56, Slaterfield, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 34 as a deserter from Sutton-on-Hull since 09/11/1915 and again as an absentee since 31/12/1915. Appeared before Bolton Magistrates 16/11/1915 and 18/01/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Atherton
  • Forename: Fred
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 13130
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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: 18/12/1914
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9f

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