Bamber, William –

Son of the late Jane Bamber, of Elswick, Preston, Lancashire; brother of Margaret Alice Preston (nee Bamber), of Little Eccleston, Lancashire. Died from tuberculosis whilst being held prisoner of war in Germany.

Personal details

  • Surname: Bamber
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Elswick, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Elswick, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 31st, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 36851
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Preston, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Berlin South-Western Cemetery, Stahnsdorf, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany
  • CWGC reference: II. E. 2.

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