Yates, John –

Of 11, Orm Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught as an absentee from 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers at Bury since 18/08/1916 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 24/08/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27). Formerly Private 118, 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers; Private 71737, Durham Light Infantry, transferred 07/04/1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Yates
  • Forename: John
  • 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: Corporal
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 319160
  • Regiment: Labour Corps
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

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