Williams, Samuel –

Son of George and Betty Williams, of 163, Ellesmere Street, Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Williams, of 132, St. Germain Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Died from peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. Memorial in Farnworth Cemetery. Reported as Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in F&WJ.

Personal details

  • Surname: Williams
  • Forename: Samuel
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 29
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 24th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 15th (1st Salford) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 54280
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy, Aisne, France
  • CWGC reference: II. A. 33.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 08/11/1918 27/12/1918

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