Briggs, Samuel –

Son of Robert (stepfather) and Ellen Lonsdale (formerly Briggs, nee Lees), of 38, Water Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late Samuel Briggs; husband of Ada Briggs (nee Vickers), of 10, Back Haydock Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previous service with East Lancashire Regiment – time expired. Formerly 7th Bn., East Lancashire Regiment, and attached service as Sergeant 45051, Labour Corps.

Personal details

  • Surname: Briggs
  • Forename: Samuel
  • Date of birth: June 4th, 1881
  • 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: Sergeant
  • Unit: 11th (Accrington) (Service) Battalion. (The Accrington Pals)
  • Service number: 7196
  • Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: September 7th, 1914 - 1914-09-07
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • 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

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