Martin, John –

Of 17, Foundry Court, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915. Caught aged 30 as a deserter from Silverwell Street, Bolton, since 17/05/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 08/06/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26)

Personal details

  • Surname: Martin
  • Forename: John
  • 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
  • Service number: 1834
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • 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: 30/04/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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