William Booth
Service number
201394
Military unit
5th battalion The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Address
Arnold
Date of birth
Date of death
14 Apr 1918 (Age unknown)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
William Booth was married to Ethel Betts (born 10th May 1897) they were married in 1914 at Mansfield. they lived at 117 Front Street, Arnold, they had a daughter Irene Nellie Castle Booth born 4th May 1915.
Commencing 28th October 1918 his widow was awarded a pension of 20 shillings and 5 pence a week.
Military history
Private William Booth enlisted at Selby, he served with the 5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment he died of wounds on 14th April 1918, he is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.
Extra information
additional research and information Peter Gillings
Photographs
Photo of William Booth
Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France, courtesy of the cwgc