Warren, William (Bill) –

Son of John Warren, gardener of Garden Cottage, Children’s Home, Crowthorn, Edgworth, Turton, Lancashire, and Mary Warren (nee Marsh). Wounded in the left thigh 25/06/1917. Captured prisoner of war following a gas attack 21/03/1918 and held at Chemnitz.

Personal details

  • Surname: Warren
  • Forename: William (Bill)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Edgworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Edgworth, 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 17th (Durham) Fire Command.
  • Service number: 166241
  • Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
  • Enlistment date: December 7th, 1915 - 1915-12-07
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 17/05/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d

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