McKay, Fred –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. McKay, of 34, Bangor Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previous army service (time expired). Reported killed or missing since 22/12/1914, and other sources indicated killed by a piece of shell but eventually confirmed prisoner of war held at Wittenberg Camp.

Personal details

  • Surname: McKay
  • Forename: Fred
  • 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: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 4495
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: October 12th, 1914 - 1914-10-12
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • 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: 05/02/1915 22/10/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 5f

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