Worthington, John Thomas –

Of 14, Gregson Field, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported as an absentee since 20/03/1916 from the 15th Bn., Cheshire Regiment, and again since 22/04/1916, from the 17th Bn., Cheshire Regiment, appearing before Bolton Magistrates 30/03/1916 and 02/05/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Worthington
  • Forename: John Thomas
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Private
  • Unit: 17th (Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19685
  • Regiment: Cheshire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • 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: 04/12/1914
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f

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