Chester, Richard –

Son of Mrs. Mary Chester, of 7, Fox Holes, Horwich, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1916. Reported missing since 11/04/1917, and subsequently presumed dead.

Personal details

  • Surname: Chester
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Blackrod, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 33
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 11th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 24022
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Preston, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/03/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c

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