Cawley, John –

Of 27, Autumn Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Caught aged 17 as a deserter from Sutton-on-Hull since 26/01/1916, and as an absentee from Halsham Camp, Sutton-on-Hull since 12/06/1916. Appeared before Bolton Magistrates 10/02/1916 and 27/06/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Cawley
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Horwich, 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: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19062
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/09/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7d

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