Leahy, William –

Of 87, Nuttall Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 45, Oak Street, and 7, Jackson Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously Private 4143, 4th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Re-enlisted May 1915 as Private 18888, 3rd Bn., South Lancashire Regiment. Caught on multiple occasions as a deserter / absentee appearing before Bolton Magistrates to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25 & JBO/1/26).

Personal details

  • Surname: Leahy
  • 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: 2nd Garrison Battalion.
  • Service number: 31641
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

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: 07/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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