Of 63, Baxendale Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915. Caught as a deserter from Barrow since 06/11/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 28/12/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).
Platt, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Platt
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Astley Bridge, 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: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
- Service number: 20387
- Regiment: Border 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: 30/04/1915 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h 5a