Son of Mrs. McGrath, of 4, Milo Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly employed at the Horwich Loco Works. Reported missing since 26/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed.
McGrath, Edward –
Personal details
- Surname: McGrath
- Forename: Edward
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: August 26th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 13629
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 11 A.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 07/09/1917 07/12/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c/d* S10*
- Bolton Chronicle: 07/09/1917