Of 15, Milo Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 21, Orm Street and 73, Holden Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 1st Bn., and 8th Bn., King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Caught multiple times as an absentee appearing before Bolton Magistrates to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27, JBO/1/28 & JBO/1/29).
Torkington, Robert –
Personal details
- Surname: Torkington
- Forename: Robert
- 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: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
- Service number: 2279
- Regiment: King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known