Alcock, William –

Son of William Alcock, of 40, Blendrill, Farnworth, Lancashire. Of 140, Worsley Road, Little Hulton, Lancashire. Formerly resided with his brother at 14, Harrop Street, Little Hulton, Lancashire. Posted missing since 24/07/1916 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Alcock
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: St. Helens, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 23
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 21st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 17269
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Stump Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: C. 25.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 12/01/1917 28/12/1917 23/08/1918 20/09/1918 27/12/1918

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