Regiment: Welsh [Welch] Regiment

Barwise, Ralph –

Son of Ellen Barwise, of 109, King Street, Farnworth, Lancashire, and the late Thomas Barwise; husband of Rachel Barwise, of 3, Lindley Street, Kearsley, Lancashire. Enlisted October 1916.

Baxter, Christopher –

Husband Isabella Baxter (nee Roberts), of 37, Bagley Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted February 1915.

Beardsworth, George –

Son of George and Elizabeth Beardsworth, of 9, George Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915. Spent some attached to 254 Company, Royal Engineers.

Bennetta, Fred –

Adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Simmons, of 31, William Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1915.

Berry, William –

Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berry, of 31, Queen Street, Bromley Cross, Turton, Lancashire. Formerly served with the Lancashire Fusiliers. Resident of Swansea, Glamorganshire. Thrown from his horse at Rouen injuring him resulting in discharge.

Bickerstaffe, James –

Son of William and Jane Bickerstaffe (nee Richardson), of 17, Jubilee Street, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Lily Bickerstaffe (nee Carruthers).

Bickerstaffe, John Henry –

Son of William and Jane Bickerstaffe (nee Richardson), of 17, Jubilee Street, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Anne Bickerstaffe (nee Sanderson).

Bickerstaffe, William –

Son of William and Jane Bickerstaffe (nee Richardson), of 17, Jubilee Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire. Of 17, Isabella Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 24 as an absentee from Rhyl since 21/08/1915 and appeared before Bolton Magistrates 24/08/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26).

Bithell, Herbert Lewis –

Son of William and Jane Bithell, of 49, Edward Street, Moses Gate, Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Edna Bithell, of 37, Longcauseway, Farnworth, Lancashire. Wounded dangerously in the back, chest and head on 15/03/1918 and died at 54th Casualty Clearing Station.

Bolderson, Harold –

Son of Richard and Margaret Bolderson, of 40, MacDonald Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly Corporal 18596, Training Reserve. Attached Nigeria Regiment, West Africa Frontier Force as Sergeant.

Booth, Leonard –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Booth, of 19, Wemsley Grove, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted February 1915.

Bowden, George –

Of 12, Bright Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted March / July 1915.