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).
Farrell, William James –
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