Haydock, Richard –

Son of Andrew and Sarah Haydock, of 8, Cannon Street North, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 9, Tower Street, Chapeltown, Lancashire. Formerly Private 7425, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Was on sentry duty when the trenches were attacked by a German raiding party. Although they were beaten off, Haydock was severely wounded and died soon after.

Personal details

  • Surname: Haydock
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Turton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Chapeltown, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 31st, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 4th/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 243095
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: October 18th, 1915 - 1915-10-18
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/06/1917 15/06/1917 15/06/1917 07/12/1917 31/05/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4c 4h 6d* S17* 6g
  • Bolton Chronicle: 15/06/1917

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