Son of William Thomas and Margaret Bratby; husband of Elizabeth Bratby, of 44, Walter Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught as an absentee from 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Doverhurst, Essex since 25/11/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 11/12/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27). Formerly Private 12533, 8th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Bratby, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Bratby
- Forename: 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: Private
- Unit: Not known
- Service number: 53919
- Regiment: Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)
- 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