Brown, William –

Son of Mrs. W. Brown, of 62, Belmont Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Of the Church Army Home, Crompton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 41 as a deserter from Bustard Camp since 27/12/1914 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 26/01/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25).

Personal details

  • Surname: Brown
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: June 22nd, 1875
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 4th Battalion, 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade.
  • Service number: 10868
  • Regiment: Canadian Imperial Forces
  • Enlistment date: September 23rd, 1914 - 1914-09-23
  • Enlistment location: Valcartier, Ontario, Canada
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

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