Curran, Peter –

Of 70, Spring Gardens, Bolton, Lancashire. Arrested as a deserter from the Royal Field Artillery at Preston since November 1916, and was due to appear before Bolton Magistrates on 01/02/1917 but was found that morning with wounds to his throat caused by a large safety pin. The case was discharged due to medical evidence of him being of unsound mind. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Curran
  • Forename: Peter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Driver
  • Unit: 7th (Reserve) Battery.
  • Service number: 138647
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: 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: 02/02/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7c

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