Battersby, Walter –

Son of Andrew and Lydia Battersby, of 6, Antelope Street, Kearsley, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Battersby, of 1, Rutter Street, Kearsley, Lancashire. Joined up November 1917. Died of wounds in a casualty clearing station in France, having been severely wounded in the legs.

Personal details

  • Surname: Battersby
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Kearsley, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Kearsley, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 31
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 31st, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Gunner
  • Unit: 332nd Siege Battery.
  • Service number: 181336
  • Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 13/09/1918 20/09/1918 18/10/1918 27/12/1918

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