Rothwell, Harry –

Son of Alfred and Emily Rothwell (nee Horrocks), of 44, Halliwell Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted February 1916. Formerly Privatew 5643, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He had been officially reported as having been killed, but turned up alive with a group of returned prisoners of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Rothwell
  • Forename: Harry
  • 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: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 242708
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 03/05/1918 13/12/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d/f* 8f

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