Partington, Richard –

Of 2, Fold Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Caught aged 26 as an absentee from France since 05/11/1917 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 12/11/1917 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/28). St. Gregory’s R.C. Church, Farnworth.

Personal details

  • Surname: Partington
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 12385
  • Regiment: Royal Dublin Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 30/11/1917 28/12/1917 18/01/1918 05/07/1918

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