Dowbekin, Thomas –

Eldest son of Thomas and Emma Lavinia Dowbekin (nee Jones), of 3, Shipton Street, Bolton. Formerly 4587, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Captured prisoner of war 30/11/1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Dowbekin
  • Forename: Thomas
  • Date of birth: November 23rd, 1893
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 242139
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: May 15th, 1915 - 1915-05-15
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915 09/11/1917 03/01/1919
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6g* 6e

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