Duffy, Martin –

Of 21, Virgil Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 14, Blackhorse Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught multiple times as a deserter or absentee appearing before Bolton Magistrates each time to be sent back his unit under escort. Formerly 8th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; formerly 3rd Bn. Also appeared before Bolton Magistrates 21/10/1918 for assault on PC36 Aaron Edge ain the Bay Horse Hotel, Deansgate, though the charge was dropped in view of him being absentee from the Army. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25, JBO/1/27, JBO/1/28 & JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Duffy
  • Forename: Martin
  • 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: 10th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 13521
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • 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: 30/07/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c-g*

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