Oldfield, Fred –

Only son of Joseph and Anne Oldfield, of 70, Leigh Road, Boothstown, Lancashire. Formerly employed as a plumber on the Earl of Ellesmere’s estate. Enlisted under the Derby Scheme (“Group System”) and called up for service 22/09/1916. Reported missing 30/11/1917 and subsequently confirmed captured prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Oldfield
  • Forename: Fred
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Boothstown, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Boothstown, 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: Sapper
  • Unit: 497th Field Company.
  • Service number: 202657
  • Regiment: Royal Engineers
  • Enlistment date: November 30th, 1915 - 1915-11-30
  • Enlistment location: Walkden, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 04/10/1918 21/12/1917

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