Gorse, Harry –

Son of Jessie Gorse, of 5, Raphael Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late Henry Gorse. Of 12, Horsa Street, Tonge, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Lance Corporal 1716, 1st/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. His brothers Arthur and Joseph also served, and his brother William fell in action.

Personal details

  • Surname: Gorse
  • Forename: Harry
  • 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: Lance Sergeant
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 240262
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: D.C.M.

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 25/08/1916 31/08/1917 08/02/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 6g* 6b
  • Bolton Chronicle: 07/09/1917 21/09/1917

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