Smith, William –

Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of 35, Cloister Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 16, St. Anne’s Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed at Horwich Loco Works. Enlisted January 1915. Formerly Lance Corporal 204474, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Brother served in France with the Pioneers.

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: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 53039
  • Regiment: Royal Scots (Lothian) Regiment
  • Enlistment date: January 19th, 1915 - 1915-01-19
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/09/1916 01/11/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d 6f*

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