Eatough, Albert –

Son of Mary Eatough, of 11, The Avenue, Lord Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire, and the late John Eatough; husband of Lilly Hibbert (formerly Eatough nee Borsay), of 36, Dijon Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 14, Burlington Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported missing since 24/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. Reported to have been shot in the neck whilst captured prisoner of war, presumably whilst attempting escape.

Personal details

  • Surname: Eatough
  • Forename: Albert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 25th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Unit: 17th (1st South East Lancashire) (Service) Battalion. (Bury Bantams).
  • Service number: 14356
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 24/08/1917 31/08/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g 6c* S13*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 31/08/1917

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