Crook, John William –

Of 36, Bury Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 5, Endor Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught as an absentee from Kinmell Park, Rhyl since 10/06/1916 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 15/06/1916 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/27).

Personal details

  • Surname: Crook
  • Forename: John William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • 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: Private
  • Unit: 21st (Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 20259
  • Regiment: Welsh [Welch] Regiment
  • Enlistment date: February 4th, 1915 - 1915-02-04
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 202678
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 12/02/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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