Eckersley, William –

Son of Annie Eckersley, of 313, Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, Lancashire. Caught aged 18 as an absentee from Fulwood Barracks, Preston since 18/05/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 21/05/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29). Home service only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Eckersley
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: October 1st, 1898
  • Birth place: Little Hulton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Little Hulton, 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 8th (Reserve) Battery.
  • Service number: 259651
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: April 11th, 1918 - 1918-04-11
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

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