Hankinson, Harry –

Son of Isaac and Theresa Hankinson, of 85, School Hill, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted October 1916. Formerly Private 203921, 5th Bn., King’s Liverpool Regiment. Caught aged 19 as an absentee from Heaton Park since 27/01/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 28/01/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Hankinson
  • Forename: Harry
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 14th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 49407
  • Regiment: Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/11/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8c/d*

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