Husband of Mrs. Humphreys, of 73, Rishton Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly employed by the Bolton Corporation Gas Department. Enlisted September 1914. Caught as an absentee from Chyngton Camp, Seaford since 04/08/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 08/08/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27). Wounded at Vimy Ridge and Messines. Wounded by gunshots to the left arm 21/07/1917.
Humphries, Herbert –
Personal details
- Surname: Humphries
- Forename: Herbert
- 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: Private
- Unit: 11th (Reserve) Battalion.
- Service number: 16261
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- 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: 24/08/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8e
- Bolton Chronicle: 24/08/1917