Eckersley, John Willie –

Son of William and Margaret Eckersley, of 77, Sapling Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Gunner 221465, Royal Field Artillery.

Personal details

  • Surname: Eckersley
  • Forename: John Willie
  • Date of birth: May 29th, 1898
  • 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: Bombardier
  • Unit: Y Battery.
  • Service number: 173945
  • Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
  • Enlistment date: May 29th, 1916 - 1916-05-29
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 13/04/1917

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