Croft, John –

Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Croft, of 65, Daisy Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Mrs Croft, of 26, Cambria Street, Willows Lane, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 23 as an absentee from Aldershot since 13/09/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 17/09/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Formerly Private 16118, 9th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; formerly Private 8728 1st/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Reported missing since 30/11/1917 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war. Died whilst prisoner of war having been shot in the stomach by a German guard. Eldest of three brothers to serve in the war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Croft
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Royton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: February 8th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 243866
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: September 8th, 1914 - 1914-09-08
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 25/01/1918 31/01/1919
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e 8e-f*

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