Bottomley, Christopher –

Son of Mr. Bottomley, of 35, Blackbank Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly of 8, Villiers Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 21 as a deserter from Hightown, Liverpool since 08/11/1914 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 26/11/1914 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25). Taken prisoner of war April 1918. One of six brothers serving.

Personal details

  • Surname: Bottomley
  • Forename: Christopher
  • 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: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 10020
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 4th, 1914 - 1914-08-04
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

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: 16/08/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d

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