Briggs, George William –

Of 27, Leicester Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted August / October 1915. Formerly Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 48 as an absentee from Ripon since 30/11/1917 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 04/12/1917 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/28).

Personal details

  • Surname: Briggs
  • Forename: George 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: Labour Centre.
  • Service number: 348772
  • Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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: 13/08/1915 08/10/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 7e

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