O’Brien, John –

Of 33, Back Coe Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915. Caught as an absentee from 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Oswestry since 23/05/1916 and from 42nd Provision Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Blackpool since 23/12/1916. Aappeared before Bolton Magistrates 02/06/1916 and 08/01/1917 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: O'Brien
  • Forename: John
  • 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: 42nd Provisional Battalion.
  • Service number: 5031
  • 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: 04/06/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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