Ouldcott, Ernest –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ouldcott, of 252, Back Chorley New Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed at Horwich Loco Works. Previously Private / Sergeant 251/1281, 4th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, the Horwich Territorials. Wounded 14/09/1915. Reported missing since 08/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. Father served in the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, and was discharged with wounds.

Personal details

  • Surname: Ouldcott
  • Forename: Ernest
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 8th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Unit: 1st/4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 200121
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 31st, 1914 - 1914-08-31
  • Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 11 A.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/09/1916 01/02/1918 01/08/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e* 6c* *
  • Horwich and Westhoughton Journal entries: 26/06/1915

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