Farnworth, Joseph –

Son of James and Jane Farnworth (nee Healey), of 390, Ordsall Lane, Salford, Lancashire, and formerly of 24, Auburn Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 3rd Bn., Border Regiment. Reported missing since 21/08/1915 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Farnworth
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 28
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 21st, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19128
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: January 7th, 1915 - 1915-01-07
  • Enlistment location: Hindley, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/01/1915 18/08/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6e* S8*

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