Lawton, Elijah –

Son of John Lawton, of 36, Eskrick Street, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Annie Lawton (nee Eckersley), of 4, Fraser Street, Bolton, Lancashire, formerly of 29, Windermere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire. Skilled Platelayer. Activated as a reservist at start of war. Formerly Private 7974, 12th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers; formerly 261759, Royal Engineers. Discharged suffering from rheumatism. NOTE:- Recorded on some records as “Elizah Lawton”.

Personal details

  • Surname: Lawton
  • Forename: Elijah
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sapper
  • Unit: 17th Railway Operating Company.
  • Service number: WR/148085
  • Regiment: Royal Engineers
  • Enlistment date: July 6th, 1900 - 1900-07-06
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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