Hampson, Gilbert Arthur –

Son of Frederick Ernest Hampson, of 153, Tudor Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Corporal 18503, 2nd Bn., South Lancashire Regiment. Discharged for having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment 21/04/1916. Joined the Royal Flying Corps 22/10/1917, and transferred to Royal Air Force on formation 01/04/1918.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hampson
  • Forename: Gilbert Arthur
  • Date of birth: May 20th, 1899
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: Air Mechanic Third Class
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 101918
  • Regiment: Royal Air Force
  • Enlistment date: April 14th, 1915 - 1915-04-14
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • 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: 16/04/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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