Axon, William Henry –

Son of Albert William and Ethel Axon (nee Warburton), of 13, Beckett Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Wounded 10/10/1916 and hospitalised at Leeds with 12 wounds in his left hand, right arm and back. Formerly Private 16436, 8th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Axon
  • Forename: William Henry
  • Date of birth: March 13th, 1900
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 65049
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • 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: 27/10/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e

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