Lawrence, William –

Son of William Samuel Sebestopol Lawrence and Jane Lawrence (nee France), of 23, Ada Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported missing at Gallipoli since 09/08/1915 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Lawrence
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 21
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 9th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 15232
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: September 1st, 1914 - 1914-09-01
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 152 to 154.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/03/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* S6*

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