Hamer, Reg B –

Son of Counc. Arthur Hamer and Mrs. Hamer, of Oakdene, Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, father a solicitor of Silverwell Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly served in the Public School’s Bn., of the Royal Fusiliers. Wounded 1916 from slight gunshot wound to the head. Reported missing since 24/03/1918 and sunsequently confirmed captured prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hamer
  • Forename: Reg B
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: Second Lieutenant
  • Unit: 22nd (7th City) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Manchester Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/01/1915 31/03/1916 28/07/1916 28/07/1916 30/03/1917 26/04/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d* 6e 5g 6a 6b 6d

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