Regiment: Cheshire Regiment

Ravald, William –

Son of John James Ravald and Mrs. G. Ravald, of 185, Kay Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught as an absentee from Bidston, Birkenhead since 09/04/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 11/04/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Ready, George –

Of 28, Clayton Street, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire. Enlisted March 1915.

Redford, Robert –

Of 14, Charles Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Previous service in the militia. Formerly Private 19405, 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; formerly 1st Garrison Bn., Cheshire Regiment.

Reynolds, Johnston Frederick –

Son of Frederick Johnston Reynolds and Arabella Margaret Reynolds, of Elton, Bury, Lancashire; husband of Alice Reynolds, of Ainsworth, Lancashire.

Richards, Harry –

Son of John and Ellen Richards, of Sunny View, High Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported missing since 26/04/1918 after eight days at the front and subsequently confirmed to be prisoner of war.

Ridgway, Henry –

Son of Richard and Ellen Ridgway. Formerly 40587, South Lancashire Regiment.

Robertson, William –

Grandson of Mary Jane Bennetts. Of 33, Old Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted March 1917. Reported as wounded and missing since 22/10/1917. NOTE: Recorded on the Bolton Roll of Honour but all military records and local newspapers show surname as ROBERTSON.

Robinson, John Edward –

Husband of Bertha Robinson (nee Catterall), of 52, Kent Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly Private, 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Rowan, John –

Son of Patrick and Mary Rowan. Brother of Mr. Rowan, of 83. Sharples Meadow, Edgworth, Lancashire. Reported missing 08/05/1915, and subsequently confirmed killed. A brother served in Mesopotamia.

Rowbotham, Alfred –

Son of Henry and Ellen Rowbotham; husband of Edith Rowbotham, of Droylsden, Lancashire.

Sale, Hugh –

Of 142, Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Lancashire. Caught aged 18 as an absentee from Park Hall Camp, Oswestry since 18/02/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 21/02/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).