Simmonds (Williams) (Edwards), John (David) –

NOTE:- Also known as David Williams / David Edwards. Of 38, Lord Street, Liverpool, Lancashire. Caught aged 20 as an absentee from France since 04/12/1917 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 09/12/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. Also appeared whilst stationed at Barry Dock before Bolton Magistrates 09/12/1918 charged with theft of property to a value of œ12.5/0 from Percy Thornley of the Flag Hotel, Great Moor Street, Bolton on 06/12/1918, and also with falsely wearing a uniform and decoration to which not entitled on 07/12/1918. Remanded to 12/12/1918 and further adjourned to 14/12/1918. Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment with hard labour. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Simmonds (Williams) (Edwards)
  • Forename: John (David)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Liverpool, 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 (Bury) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 27785
  • 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

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