Birch, John –

Son of John and Martha Jane Birch (nee Nuttall), of 37, Windley Street, Bolton, Lancashire. His brother Peter also died in service.

Personal details

  • Surname: Birch
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: May 6th, 1885
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 30
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 25th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 1698
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915 06/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c* S1b*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 22/05/1915

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