Crompton, John –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Crompton, of 11, Newton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Resided at 11, Bride Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Police Constable 31 of the Bolton County Borough Police since 21/10/1909 until enlistment for military service. (Bolton Archives: ABJ/22/169). Returned to his police duties 16/01/1919.

Personal details

  • Surname: Crompton
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: September 11th, 1888
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Bombardier
  • Unit: 2nd/3rd East Lancashire Division.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: May 13th, 1915 - 1915-05-13
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/02/1915 17/09/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6d/e*

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