Davenport, Albert –

Husband of Clara Davenport, of 10, Range Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted 04/08/1914 at Bolton as Private 2158, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 23 as a deserter from Chipping Sodbury since 17/10/1914 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 24/10/1914 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25). Discharged 24/10/1914 for defective eyesight. Worked on munitions. Re-enlisted eptember 1915, RFA.

Personal details

  • Surname: Davenport
  • Forename: Albert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 2158
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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: 10/09/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7d

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