Rankine, William –

Of 7, St. Helena Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Of 23, King Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 32 as an absentee from Barrow since 31/05/1915 and again since 01/05/1916. Caught again as an absentee from Kinmel Park Convalescent Camp, Rhyl since 07/09/1916, and from Barrow since 14/09/1916, and 27/09/1916. Appeared before Bolton Magistrates 04/06/1915, 02/05/1916, 07/09/1916, 15/09/1916, 30/09/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26 & JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Rankine
  • Forename: William
  • 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: 4th (Regular Extra Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 5290
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

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