Crehan, Matthew –

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.

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

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