Crompton, Harry Dent –

Only son of John and Jennie Crompton, of “Dovercourt”, Andsell, Lytham, Lancashire; nephew of Mr. William Crompton, of Wardley House, Walkden, Lancashire. Formerly West Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Earned his pilot’s certificate 06/09/1916. Reported as Henry on SDGW.

Personal details

  • Surname: Crompton
  • Forename: Harry Dent
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Lytham, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 21
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 4th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Unit: 4th Squadron.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: VIII. A. 12.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6b*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 15/12/1916
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 15/12/1916 05/01/1917 06/07/1917 30/11/1917

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