Thornley, Samuel –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thornley, of 11, Broughton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 4926, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. A reservist activated at the outbreak of war. Reported missing since 08/08/1916. Prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Thornley
  • Forename: Samuel
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 202090
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: June 5th, 1912 - 1912-06-05
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 08/09/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 27/10/1916 14/12/1917

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