Rostron, Henry (Harry) –

Son of Charles and Elsie Rostron, of Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Alma Rostron, of Bolton, Lancashire. His brother Jim was also captured.

Personal details

  • Surname: Rostron
  • Forename: Henry (Harry)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 27th, 1943
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Trooper
  • Unit: 18th (5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps.
  • Service number: 3855868
  • 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: Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Myanmar
  • CWGC reference: B4. A. 7.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 02/04/1942 10/04/1942 01/05/1942 16/07/1943 23/07/1943 28/09/1945
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4e 6* 6* 3d 6* 1c

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