Brooks, John Henry –

Husband of Mrs. Brooks, of 15, Pedder Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously served in the South African and Soudan Campaigns. Police Constable 143 of the Bolton County Borough Police since 29/09/1904 prior to enlisting for war service. (Bolton Archives: ABJ/22/136). Returned to his police duties 20/06/1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Brooks
  • Forename: John Henry
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: L/11980
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: May 14th, 1915 - 1915-05-14
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915 15/12/1916 22/06/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 6d* 6g*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 08/12/1916 15/12/1916

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