Britton, John –

Of 3, Thornbank, Pocket, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 24, Clough Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted August 1915. Caught aged 20 as a deserter from Lancaster since 05/10/1915 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 14/10/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Britton
  • Forename: John
  • 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: 11th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 20586
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

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: 27/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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