Barnes, William –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, of the Volunteer Inn, High Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915. One of four soldier brothers to serve. Mistakenly reported to have been killed on 25/08/1918, subsequently found to be alive and prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Barnes
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: Corporal
  • Unit: 1st Battalion.
  • Service number: 21870
  • 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

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 06/09/1918 27/12/1918

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