Groves (Wharton), Albert –

NOTE:- Served as Albert WHARTON. Husband of Catherine Groves (nee Hannah), of 13, Fraser Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Originally enlisted under the name Albert GROVES, but later changed in service during WWI to WHARTON. Formerly employed by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company as a shunter at Bolton, Lancashire. Wounded at Le Touquet 20/10/1914 by an explosive bullet which severely injured his mouth and jaw.

Personal details

  • Surname: Groves (Wharton)
  • Forename: Albert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Preston, 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 8714
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: January 22nd, 1902 - 1902-01-22
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 7292
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 17/03/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f*

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