Atherton, George –

Of 144, Park Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 6440, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded by gunshot to right wrist.

Personal details

  • Surname: Atherton
  • Forename: George
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, 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: 242915
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 25th, 1915 - 1915-08-25
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B261578
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 27/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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