Laidlaw, Arthur –

Son of James Laidlaw, of 26, Gordon Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late Jane Laidlaw. Reported missing since 28/04/1917 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Laidlaw
  • Forename: Arthur
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 26
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 28th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 15th (1st Edinburgh) (Service) Battalion. ("The Manchester Scottish")
  • Service number: 17938
  • Regiment: Royal Scots (Lothian) Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 13/07/1917 13/07/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4f 6d* S13*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 13/07/1917

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