Langan, Herbert –

Son of Michael and Mary Jane Langan, of 63, Crompton Street, Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Catherine Langan, of 26, Northumberland Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly 1st Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Caught aged 33 as an absentee from Barrow-in-Furness since 19/11/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 25/11/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Langan
  • Forename: Herbert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: 4th (Regular Extra Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 4157
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: August 25th, 1914 - 1914-08-25
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 86027
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 23/02/1917

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