Beckett, Henry –

Son of George and Eliza Beckett, of Wem, Shropshire; husband of Bertha Horrocks (formerly Beckett), of 98, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 130, Clarence Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915. Formerly 19103, Border Regiment. Died from pneumonia at the Windy Knowe Military Hospital at Blundellsands.

Personal details

  • Surname: Beckett
  • Forename: Henry
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Wem, Shropshire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 38
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: January 30th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Home Service) Garrison Battalion.
  • Service number: 39610
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Halliwell (St. Peter) Churchyard, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: K. 499.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/01/1915 02/02/1917 07/12/1917 01/02/1918 31/01/1919
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6c/d* S21* 6g 1a

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