Brown (Metcalfe), William –

NOTE:- Also known as William METCALFE. Of 85, Ordnance Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. Caught aged 32 as an absentee from Birkenhead since 15/01/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 25/01/1916 to be sent back to his ship under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Brown (Metcalfe)
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Blackburn, 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: Seaman
  • Unit: HMS Otway.
  • Service number: 224
  • Regiment: Royal Navy
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • 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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