Farrell, William James –

Husband of Sarah Jane Farrell (nee Lomas), of 12, Oldham Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted as Private 23359 at Bolton 22/02/1915 Royal Welch Fusiliers, and discharged as not likely to become an efficient soldier 31/03/1915. Re-enlisted. Caught as an absentee from Bebington since 31/05/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 02/06/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Farrell
  • Forename: William James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Liverpool, Lancashire
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 4th Garrison Battalion.
  • Service number: 46573
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 26/02/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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