Harris, Briden –

Son of John and Fanny Harris; husband of Ellen Harris, of 38, Back Cannon Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915. Caught aged 35 as a deserter from Weeton since 14/08/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 08/10/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Discharged due to “delusional insanity”, and “being a dangerous lunatic”. Home service only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Harris
  • Forename: Briden
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Stockport, Cheshire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 41
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: January 6th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 3rd/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 4400
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: April 28th, 1915 - 1915-04-28
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/04/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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