McDermott, Martin –

Son of the late Patrick and Bridget McDermott, of Richmond Place, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 3, Wingates Square, Westhoughon, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Ann Ackers (formerly McDermott, nee Armstrong), of 31, Acton Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire. Served in the South African Campaign, and wounded at Spion Kop. Four brothers serving the colours.

Personal details

  • Surname: McDermott
  • Forename: Martin
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Rotherham, Yorkshire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 34
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: June 4th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 4250
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 12/03/1915 17/12/1915 24/03/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c-e* 6c* 6b*
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 17/12/1915

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