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.
Eckersley, William –
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