Son of William and Mary Ann Brookes; husband of Ada Brookes, of 3, West Central Drive, Swinton, Lancashire.
Brookes, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Brookes
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Swinton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 38
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 23rd, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Unit: 19th (4th City) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 11491
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- St. Peter's C.E. Church WWI Lych Gate - Swinton
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.