222021 Pte. William Mark Eckersley British Army 2nd Btn. Norfolk Regiment from:Bolton (d.17th May 1916) William Eckersley, was born in Bolton 1892, his parents died when he was young and 5 brothers John, Percy, Ernest, William and Joseph lived together at Breightmet Avenue, Bolton. William served in the 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment, he was captured at Baghdad and was beheaded, he was found dead on the 17th of May 1916. Proof is found in a remarkable note saved in the National Archives where it confirms his medal was later sent to John in 1920.
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