Griffiths, George –

Son of George and Elizabeth Griffiths, of 2, Lever Street, Church Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1915. Formerly Private 7394, 3rd/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Slightly wounded August 1916.

Personal details

  • Surname: Griffiths
  • Forename: George
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 18
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 16th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 29562
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/09/1916 03/11/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e 6e/f* S19*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 03/11/1916

Please contact us if you have any new information about this entry

* indicates required field