Leyland, John Robert (Bob) –

Son of Mrs. Sarah Ellen Leyland, of 119, Holland Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 242262, 2nd/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died 30/04/1925 aged 32 years and interred in grave C.E. 2. P1. 54. at Bolton (Astley Bridge) Cemetery on 01/05/1925.

Personal details

  • Surname: Leyland
  • Forename: John Robert (Bob)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Astley Bridge, 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: Not known
  • Service number: 644369
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: May 19th, 1915 - 1915-05-19
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B341941
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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