1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment.

Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 18 July 1917.

Wareing was a native of Burnley, Lancashire.

Lived at 34, Hulme Street, Burnley. Also living at this address and serving in the 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment was a Frederick Wareing.

Mentioned on page 89 of the Regimental History. Served in France and Belgium from the 29 August 1915. Later 301471 Private, 14th Battalion Tank Corps, with whom he was wounded on the 9 August 1918.