Brooks, Alexandra (Alexander) –

Son of James Brooks, of The Farmers Arms Hotel, 99, Chorley Road, Adlington, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915. Died as a result of exposure. Note: Served as Alexandra (CWGC, SDGW, Medal Records). Reported as Alexander in BJ&G and on civilian records (BMD, Census, etc.).

Personal details

  • Surname: Brooks
  • Forename: Alexandra (Alexander)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Adlington, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Adlington, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 19
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 1st, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 21469
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Chorley, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 14/01/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c

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