Crompton, Alfred –

Son of Alfred and Eleanor Crompton, of 24, Simpson Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly worked for the Bolton Chronicle. Two brothers also served.

Personal details

  • Surname: Crompton
  • Forename: Alfred
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 28
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 26th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Driver
  • Unit: "D" Battery, 251st Brigade.
  • Service number: 188774
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Croisilles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: IV. E. 26.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/11/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e*

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