Crook, Matthew –

Son of James and Elizabeth Crook, of 7, Irma Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Whilst serving guarding the railway line at Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire, Matthew was accidentally killed by his brother Private William Crook, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, when a rifle William was handling discharged accidentally. One of two female friends being entertained by the brothers at the time was also wounded.

Personal details

  • Surname: Crook
  • Forename: Matthew
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Astley Bridge, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 7th, 1914
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 1473
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: March 6th, 1912 - 1912-03-06
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Henbury (St. Mary) Churchyard Extension, Gloucestershire, UK
  • CWGC reference: 1098, at West end near North wall.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 09/10/1914 16/10/1914 29/01/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5e 5f 8f
  • Bolton Chronicle: 03/04/1915

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