Walker, Robert Matthew –

Eldest son of John and Martha Walker; husband of Martha Hannah Walker (nee Mullineaux), of 15, Percy Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted 30/11/1914 as Private 18182, Border Regiment., and was discharged 04/12/1914 as not likely to become an efficient soldier. Re-enlisted January 1915 in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Home Service Only.

Personal details

  • Surname: Walker
  • Forename: Robert Matthew
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 33
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 20th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Unit: Depot.
  • Service number: 19448
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bolton (Astley Bridge) Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: 3. SI. (C.H.). 15.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/12/1914 15/01/1915 22/01/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 7e 6e-g*

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