Burton, John –

Of 12, Alicia Street, Darcy Lever, Bolton, Lancashire. Mobilised as a reservist on the outbreak of war. Captured 31/10/1914 and prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Burton
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Darcy Lever, 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: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 7929
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • 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: 17/01/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8f*
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 27/10/1916 14/12/1917

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