Harwood, Samuel –

Son of James Harwood, of 65, Lark Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted at Farnworth 30/11/1914 as Private 20541 in the 16th Bn., Cheshire Regiment and discharged 26/12/1914. Re-enlisted Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and reported as an absentee on multiple occasions appearing before Bolton Magistrates each time to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Harwood
  • Forename: Samuel
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, 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: Private
  • Unit: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 20247
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: February 23rd, 1915 - 1915-02-23
  • Enlistment location: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B159320
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/12/1914
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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