Nelson, Norman –

Son of Martha Jane Nelson, of 11, Joseph Lee Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Suffered shellshock 19/05/1916. Later wounded by gunshot in right thigh resulting in amputation.

Personal details

  • Surname: Nelson
  • Forename: Norman
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Moses Gate, 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: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 15289
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: September 2nd, 1914 - 1914-09-02
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B329905
  • Awards: D.C.M.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Chronicle: 24/11/1916

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