Brown, William –

Of 19, Cambridge Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 5019, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Attached to the Transport Section. Promoted from Lance Corporal to Corporal 16/08/1915. Trasferred to Corporal 4468, South Lancashire Regiment. Reverted to Private on own request.

Personal details

  • Surname: Brown
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • 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: Not known
  • Service number: 202181
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: May 27th, 1915 - 1915-05-27
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • 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: 16/07/1915 20/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d-f* 5f

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