Son of Edward and Suzanna Buckley, of 22, Arden Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and later of 6, Wright Street, Brownlow Fold, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 2865, 2nd/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught as an absentee from Oswestry since 20/05/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 22/05/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).
Buckley, William Edward –
Personal details
- Surname: Buckley
- Forename: William Edward
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 27
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: April 18th, 1918
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 240984
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: September 16th, 1914 - 1914-09-16
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- 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: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: Panel 89 to 91.