McDonald, William –

Of 2, Back Bank Street, and formerly of 22, Blackhorse Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 15th and 11th Bns., Lancashire Fusiliers. Caught aged 30 as an absentee on several occations appearing before Bolton Magistrates each time to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27 & JBO/1/28).

Personal details

  • Surname: McDonald
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Hull, Yorkshire
  • Place of residence: Oldham, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 32
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 16th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 23814
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 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: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: XII. D. 7.

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