Soldiers who Survived
William Arthur BOTHOMLEY
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Regiment
Rank / Number
Date of Birth
Residence
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West Lancashire Regiment
Sapper / 8125
1891
Ash Tree House, Warrington Road |
William was born in 1891 and lived at Ash Tree House, Warrington Road with his father William who was a florist and his mother, Isabella. He had a sister, Janet and brothers Harold and Henry Robert who also served but was killed in action.
His occupation was that of a gardener and he enlisted in May 1915.
His occupation was that of a gardener and he enlisted in May 1915.
Ash Tree Cottage as it was in 2014. At one time the cottage was set back from Warrington Road. In recent years the frontage has been added and a shop created.