Smith, William –

Son of Mary Ellen Smith, of 7, Claughton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 4164, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Reported wounded then posted missing since 08/08/1916. Subsequently presumed killed. Two brothers also served.

Personal details

  • Surname: Smith
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 8th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 201375
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 20/10/1916 20/07/1917 10/08/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f 6c/d* 6f S11*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 20/07/1917

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