Gavin, Charles –

Husband of May Elizabeth Gavin, of 4, Providence Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted on 14/11/1914 as Private 17265, East Lancashire Regiment, and was discharged as not likely to become an efficient soldier 21/11/1914. Stated on enlistment being time expired from previous service with 2nd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Gavin
  • Forename: Charles
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • 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: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 18473
  • Regiment: Royal Dublin Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: January 16th, 1915 - 1915-01-16
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 108483
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 22/01/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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