Blinkhorn, Ernest –

Of 24, Clarke Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1915. Formerly 4555, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. On St. Paul’s, Deansgate, Roll of Honour. Death reported in BJ&G as being 10/05/1917, at which date he was reported missing, and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Blinkhorn
  • Forename: Ernest
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 23
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: March 10th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 242123
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Anzac Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: III. B. 3.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 14/05/1915 22/03/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h 4e*

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