Tong, Walter –

Son of Israel Tong, of 18, Wardle Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Of 5, Luton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 8098, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 36 as an absentee from Heaton Park since 24/07/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 26/07/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Tong
  • Forename: Walter
  • 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: 12th (Pioneers) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 243509
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: December 8th, 1915 - 1915-12-08
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B15773
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

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