Lewis, William –

Son of Mary Ann Haslam (formerly Lewis), of 54, Fleet Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late W. Lewis. Stepson of Private George Haslam, Coldstream Guards, who was prisoner of war since 02/11/1914. A time-expired soldier, he was recalled to the colours in February 1917. His brother Edward also fell.

Personal details

  • Surname: Lewis
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 26
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 31st, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 203940
  • 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: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
  • CWGC reference: Panel 41 and 43.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 31/08/1917 07/12/1917 02/08/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c/d* S14* 6g
  • Bolton Chronicle: 24/08/1917

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