Miller, William –

Of 4, Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1915. Caught as a deserter from 3rd/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Weeton since July 1915, and as an absentee from 2nd/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Oswestry since 19/05/1916. Appeared before Bolton Magistrates 15/11/1915 and 22/05/1916 to be sent back under escort to unit. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26 & JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Miller
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 3932
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • 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: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 05/03/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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