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William Prescott - LF

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Forename William
Surname Prescott - LF
Middle Name
Memorial Wigan Cenotaph
Age 40
Address 18 Brackley Street, Goose Green
Parents' Address
Township Wigan
Rank Private
Occupation or place of work Firebeater at Pearson & Knowles Coal and Iron Co
Regiment Lancashire Fusiliers 1st batt
Day of Death 28
Month of Death June
Year of Death 1915
Cause of Death Killed in action at the Dardanelles
Place of Burial Helles Memorial
Regiment Number 6519
Name of War First World War
Location Wigan
Additional Information Born in St Helens. Served 13 years as a regular
Husband of Sarah, son of John & Helen
Ref: CWGC, WO 31/7/15