Ditchfield, Harold –

Son of Albert Ditchfield, of 19, Joseph Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 17 as an absentee from Canada Dock, Liverpool since 29/11/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 06/12/1915 to be sent back to his ship under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Body not recovered for burial.

Personal details

  • Surname: Ditchfield
  • Forename: Harold
  • Date of birth: December 26th, 1897
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 18
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 31st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Ordinary Signalman
  • Unit: HMS Black Prince.
  • Service number: J/36607 (Po)
  • Regiment: Royal Navy
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 23/06/1916 04/08/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* 6e* S22*
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 23/06/1916

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