Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment

Craig, William –

Son of Margaret Craig, of 359, Liverpool Road, Patricroft, Lancashire, and the late William Craig.

Croston, James –

Husband of Ada Lois Barker (formerly Croston), of 29, Beatrice Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 7, Lilly Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 24819, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Davies, Thomas –

Of 109, Moor Lane, Bolton, Lanashire. Caught aged 29 as a deserter from Plymouth since 18/04/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 29/04/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26)

Davies, William –

Son of Charles and Harriet Davies; husband of Mildred Davies, of Lower Broughton, Salford, Lancashire.

Dillon, Thomas Anton –

Eldest son of Thomas Germaine and Alice Dillon, of 59, Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Mary Evelyn Dillon (nee Chadwick), of Preston, Lancashire. Formerly Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry; formerly Sergeant, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Commissioned 24/11/1914, Second Lieutenant, 8th Bn., King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Served in the 3rd/1st King’s African Rifles in WWI. Also served throughout WWII.

Doig, Robert –

Robert was killed by a sniper whilst leading a party of the Royal Scots Greys to the trenches, and stepping aside on a traverse to allow them to pass that, he was shot and killed almost instantly. Robert had gained the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant just two weeks prior to his death, he was a veteran soldier having served ten years in India. He was a reservist for six years and was mobilised when war broke. Robert had lived with his wife and three children at 27 Oxford Street, Salford, Lancashire, and had worked at the Manchester Ship Canal Company as a foreman loader inspector. He was an ardent Catholic and attended St. Joseph’s Church, West Craven Street, Salford, Lancashire. Robert’s wife received the news of his death just a month after burying one of their children.

Dorning, Harry –

Son of Henry and Elizabeth Alice Dorning, of 74, Churchgate, Stockport, Cheshire. Formerly 11th Bn.