Rothwell, John Henry –

Of 16, Leicester Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Discharged suffering from nephritis, gastritis, and bronchitis. First discharged Bolton soldier to receive his 1914 Mons Star medal.

Personal details

  • Surname: Rothwell
  • Forename: John Henry
  • 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 3rd Battalion.
  • Service number: 4318
  • Regiment: Coldstream Guards
  • Enlistment date: September 19th, 1914 - 1914-09-19
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 28/02/1919
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8d*

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