Settle, Ernest –

Husband of Laura F. Settle (nee Carrier), of 109, Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly employed at the Horwich Loco Works. Formerly Private 7989, 4th/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Posted as missing 13/01/1918 and prisoner of war in Germany. Wounded in the left knee whilst prisoner.

Personal details

  • Surname: Settle
  • Forename: Ernest
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Horwich, Lancashire
  • 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/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 243402
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: December 7th, 1915 - 1915-12-07
  • Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

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: 01/03/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d

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