Higginson, William A –

Of 32, Arnold Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915 in the SLR. Caught aged 35 as an absentee from Burtons Court, Chelsea since 14/07/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 17/07/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Higginson
  • Forename: William A
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • 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: Guardsman
  • Unit: 4th Battalion.
  • Service number: 21897
  • Regiment: Grenadier Guards
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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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