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).
Leahy, William –
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