Simpkin, William John –

Husband of Edith Simpkin, of 29, Cecil Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previous service in the 24th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Enlisted April 1915. Home service only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Simpkin
  • Forename: William John
  • 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
  • Service number: 1613
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: April 7th, 1915 - 1915-04-07
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • 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: 09/04/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9g

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