Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Crehan, of 62, Lambeth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. Of 2, Gaskell Court, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught as a deserter since 12/05/1917 from Boston Spa, Lincs appearing before Bolton Magistrates 03/07/1917 to be sent back to his unit now at Welsbeck Camp, Worksop under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/28). Home service only.
Crehan, Matthew –
Personal details
- Surname: Crehan
- Forename: Matthew
- Date of birth: August 30th, 1900
- Birth place: Blackburn, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Blackburn, 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: Gunner
- Unit: 27th Battery, 348th Brigade.
- Service number: 161057
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: August 29th, 1916 - 1916-08-29
- Enlistment location: Blackburn, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known