Smethurst, William –

Husband of Catherine Smethurst (nee Hester), of 7, Cameron Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Discharged due to epilepsy. Home service only. Died aged 41 years at Rainhill Asylum, Liverpool, Lancashire. Interred in Bolton (Astley Bridge) Cemetery 27/05/1919.

Personal details

  • Surname: Smethurst
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Tottington, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Astley Bridge, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 42
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 21st, 1919
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Pioneer
  • Unit: Roads Construction Companies.
  • Service number: 225722
  • Regiment: Royal Engineers
  • Enlistment date: December 9th, 1915 - 1915-12-09
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: 184047
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bolton (Astley Bridge) Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: 3. P. (R.C.). 76.

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