Morris, William –

Of 30, Battenberg Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 20 as an absentee from Preston since 27/03/1915 and again as a deserter since 06/12/1916 from Felixstowe. Appeared before Bolton Magistrates Court 10/07/1915 and 11/12/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26 & JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Morris
  • 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: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 10811
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • 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 Chronicle: 15/12/1915

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