Son of William and Emily Hiorns, of Pendleton, Lancashire; husband of Maria Hirons, of 8, Norway Street, Seedley, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly 69731, 7th Infantry Labour Bn., King’s Liverpool Regiment. Recorded as HIRONS on CWGC, but HIORNS on SDGW, Medal Card and 1911 Census.
Hiorns, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Hiorns
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Pendleton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Not known
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 31
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: October 24th, 1917
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 72nd Company.
- Service number: 42814
- Regiment: Labour Corps
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- St. Thomas's (Pendleton) C.E. Church Memorial - Salford
- CWGC Memorial: Solferino Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
- CWGC reference: I. C. 31.