Peirce, Eric William –

Son of Captain William Peirce, of Chapel House, Rivington, Lancashire, and the late M. H. Pierce. Formerly 18/16263, King’s Liverpool Regiment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Peirce
  • Forename: Eric William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Rivington, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Rivington, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 21
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 1st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Unit: 5th Battalion, Special Brigade.
  • Service number: 113457
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Liverpool, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/06/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4g

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