Eglin, John Frederick –

Of 180, Clarence Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted August 1915. Caught aged 25 as an absentee from Fulwood Barracks, Preston since 10/02/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 11/02/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Eglin
  • Forename: John Frederick
  • 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 7th Reserve Battery.
  • Service number: 5468
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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: 03/09/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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