Freeman, Walter –

Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, of 19, Merrick Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Drowned when the troopship Royal Edward was torpedoed at Gallipoli.

Personal details

  • Surname: Freeman
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 19
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 13th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 11636
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/02/1916 03/03/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6d/e*

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