Robinson, William James –

Of 1, Rose Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 111, Moncrieffe Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915. Caught aged 28 as an absentee from Blackpool since 09/12/1915, and for being Drunk and Disorderly and committing wilful damage at 10 All Saints Street, Bolton, appearing before Bolton Magistrates 22/01/1916, and caught again as an absentee from Oswestry since 02/05/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 29/05/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26 & JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Robinson
  • Forename: William James
  • 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: 5141
  • 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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/06/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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