Blackledge, Miles William –

Husband of Maria Blackledge (nee Townsend), of 8, Benson Street, Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Gunner L/3700, Royal Field Artillery. Caught aged 38 as an absentee from Fleetwood since 17/05/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 25/05/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26)

Personal details

  • Surname: Blackledge
  • Forename: Miles William
  • 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 12th Anti Aircraft Company, (165th (County Palatine) Brigade).
  • Service number: 166792
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: March 15th, 1915 - 1915-03-15
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 260626
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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