Pritchard, Edward –

Of 6, Ebenezer Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted March 1915. Caught aged 22 as an absentee from Sevenoaks since 01/05/1915 and as an absentee from Sanridge Park Camp, Oxted appearing before Bolton Magistrates 04/05/1915 and 17/07/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Incorrectly reported missing, believed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Pritchard
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 3915
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: February 24th, 1915 - 1915-02-24
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 45200
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 05/03/1915 18/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 5d

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