Spence, Walter –

Younger son of Mr. James Spence, of 14, Norton Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported missing and presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Spence
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Astley Bridge, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 9th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 1484
  • 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 11 A.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 25/08/1916 15/09/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5d 7g 6b* S3*

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