Mercer, John –

Son of John Mercer, of 65, Gate Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted as Private 3892, 5th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders at Bolton on 16/01/1915, and discharged 27/01/1915. Re-enlisted as Private 20881, 15th Bn., Welsh Regiment and discharged as not likely to become an efficient soldier 27/05/1915. Re-enlisted again and discharged.

Personal details

  • Surname: Mercer
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Durham, County Durham
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 5011
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: May 26th, 1915 - 1915-05-26
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • 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: 09/04/1915 28/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9f 7h
  • Bolton Chronicle: 10/04/1915

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