Buckley, William Edward –

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).

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

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