Personal Details
Born: In 1888 in Whitchurch, Shropshire and baptised on 23 September 1888 in Tilstock Parish Church, Shropshire.
Family: He was the youngest of six children born to Joseph Batho, an agricultural labourer, and his wife Caroline. He married Margaret Frances Beaman in 1912 in Whitchurch and together they had seven children – William, George, Gertrude, Violet, Constance, Nancy, and Philip.
Residence: From the time of his baptism until at least 1911 he was living with his family in Tilstock Village, Shropshire.
Employment: In 1911 he was a carter and farm labourer
Died: In 1924 in Whitchurch, aged 36.
Military Details
Regiment: Labour Corps
Rank: Private
Service Number: 216311
Date of Enlistment: 16 February 1917
Date of Discharge: 10 August 1917
Reason for Discharge: No longer physically fit for service
None awarded as did not serve overseas