Hunter, William –

Son of James and Margaret Hunter, of 55, Coronation Street, North Shields, Northumberland. Shot at dawn for desertion 21/02/1916. Pardoned 08/11/2006.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hunter
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Percy Main, Northumberland
  • Place of residence: Tynemouth, Northumberland
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: February 21st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 10710
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: FORFEIT
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: I. B. 38.

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