Son of James and Mary Alice Brittain, of 77, Barrow Bridge Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 7, Curzon Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Six years in the Army, two in India.
Brittain, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Brittain
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 22
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: April 28th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 9849
- Regiment: Border Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Queen's Park) Gallipoli Memorial
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 28/05/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f
- Bolton Chronicle: 29/05/1915 24/07/1915