Blackburn, Samuel –

Of 47, Grant Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 1884, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded 29/07/1915 by gunshot in the right leg, returning to duty almost immediately. Wounded again August 1915 by shrapnel to head, arms and body.

Personal details

  • Surname: Blackburn
  • Forename: Samuel
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Private
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 240342
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

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

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/07/1915 20/08/1915 25/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6f 6b

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