Enlisted and accepted in June 1915, at the age of 79 years. Stationed as a guard at the Leigh Prisoners of War Camp. Previously served 1855 to 1871, including service in the Crimean campaign.
Farmer, Charles –
Personal details
- Surname: Farmer
- Forename: Charles
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: Not known
- Service number: Not known
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Conflict: Not known
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: 03/12/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g*