Curwell, William –

Husband of Elizabeth Curwell, of 111, Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 24, Wyke Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 4799, 1st/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 32 as an absentee from Weeton since 26/06/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 01/07/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Reported missing since 30/11/1917 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war at Dulmen, Germany.

Personal details

  • Surname: Curwell
  • Forename: William
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 242261
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: May 19th, 1915 - 1915-05-19
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B132805
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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