Flitcroft, Richard –

Son of Private William Flitcroft; brother of Mrs. Parker, of Chester Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Adopted nephew of Mrs. Myerscough, of 13, St. Helena Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Wounded in the left foot by a rifle grenade, which required amputation.

Personal details

  • Surname: Flitcroft
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, 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: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 17087
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: October 12th, 1914 - 1914-10-12
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 66607
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 24/03/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f

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