Thornton, Harry –

Son of Mrs. Thornton, of 23, Randal Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Suffered gas poisoning August 1917. Caught aged 21 as an absentee from Parkeston Camp, Harwich since 16/09/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 23/09/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Thornton
  • Forename: Harry
  • 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 242096
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: April 4th, 1916 - 1916-04-04
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

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: 10/08/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d
  • Bolton Chronicle: 10/08/1917

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