Unsworth, Ralph –

Eldest son of Harry and Elizabeth Ann Unsworth, of 22, Whittle Grove, Bolton, Lancashire. Originally posted as missing, subsequently presumed killed on the same day as his brother Harry.

Personal details

  • Surname: Unsworth
  • Forename: Ralph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 28
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 1st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 15th (1st Edinburgh) (Service) Battalion. ("The Manchester Scottish")
  • Service number: 18029
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: October 6th, 1914 - 1914-10-06
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, 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 6 D and 7 D.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 16/03/1917 23/03/1917 06/07/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f/g* 3g 6f* 4g S6*

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