Son of the late James A. Leach, of 71, Victoria Grove, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915. Formerly 15th Bn., Sherwood Foresters. Caught aged 17 as an absentee from Harrogate since 15/01/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 20/01/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26.)
Leach, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Leach
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Bolton, 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: 19th (Reserve) Battalion.
- Service number: 25378
- Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 16/04/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f