Waites, William –

Of 26, Back Gate Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 23 as an absentee from Latham Park, Ormskirk since 22/04/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 06/05/1915 and 07/05/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26)

Personal details

  • Surname: Waites
  • Forename: William
  • 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: Remount Depot (Ormskirk).
  • Service number: 7461
  • Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Chronicle: 24/11/1916

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