Breen, John –

Son of James and Jane Breen, of 8, Everitt Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Gunner 2293, Royal Field Artillery. Wounded 27/09/1917 by shrapnel to head, chest, arms and legs.

Personal details

  • Surname: Breen
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • 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: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
  • Service number: 725826
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: August 26th, 1915 - 1915-08-26
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B46391
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/09/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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