Wolfendale, Ernest –

Stepson of James Rostron and son of Eliza Rostron (formerly Wolfendale), of 25, Phethian Street, Moses Gate, Farnworth, Lancashire, and the late John Wolfendale; husband of Emily Wolfendale (nee Gaunt). Killed in the Low Moor Munition Works explosion at Low Moor, near Bradford, Yorkshire.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wolfendale
  • Forename: Ernest
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 30
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 21st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Civilian

Decorations

  • Service medals: N/A
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 24/08/1917

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