Son of Mary Ann Cain, of 5, Bradshaw Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late William Cain. One of five soldier sons who served and first killed. Reported missing and subsequently presumed killed.
Cain, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Cain
- Forename: John
- 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: September 3rd, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 11905
- Regiment: King's Own Scottish Borderers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 4 A and 4 D.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 06/10/1916 12/01/1917 10/08/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e 6d 6f