Dent, William Adam –

Son of James and Catherine Dent, of Berne House, Horwich, Lancashire. Brother of Mrs. C. Dickenson, of Horwich, Lancashire. “Whilst on duty as a stretcher bearer he went over with a raiding party on the morning of January 17th 1917. He returned safely to our own lines, but was shortly afterwards killed by a “Rum Jar” shell.

Personal details

  • Surname: Dent
  • Forename: William Adam
  • Date of birth: August 7th, 1883
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 32
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: January 17th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 21st Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
  • Service number: 59254
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: November 5th, 1914 - 1914-11-05
  • Enlistment location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: I. M. 13.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 02/02/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g

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