Birch, Fred –

Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Birch, of 58, Poplar Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Died from wounds and gas poisoning. His brother Walter also fell.

Personal details

  • Surname: Birch
  • Forename: Fred
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 12th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 37572
  • 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: Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: I. D. 29.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 07/06/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d

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