Watkinson, John –

Son of John and Jane Watkinson; husband of Margaret Ellen Watkinson, of 98, Leigh Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire.

Personal details

  • Surname: Watkinson
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: February 11th, 1887
  • Birth place: Daisy Hill, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 30
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 21st, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 45217
  • Regiment: Cheshire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 09/11/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 09/11/1917

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