Hurst, William George –

Second son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, of Hadfield, Derbyshire; husband of Edith Jessie Hurst (nee Leach), of 6, Melbourne Grove, Horwich, Lancashire, and formerly of 21, Victoria Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Mortally wounded 01/10/1918 and died four days later. Service number recorded as PS/8071 on SDGW.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hurst
  • Forename: William George
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Hadfield, Derbyshire
  • Place of residence: Hadfield, Derbyshire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 26
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 5th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 24th (2nd Sportsman's) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: PS/8971
  • Regiment: Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Glossop, Derbyshire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/08/1917 18/10/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c* 6c/d*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 27/07/1917 10/08/1917

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