Son of James and Elizabeth Crook, of 7, Irma Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Whilst serving guarding the railway line at Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire, William accidentally killed his brother Matthew, when a rifle William was handling discharged accidentally. One of two female friends being entertained by the brothers at the time was also wounded. He was tried at the Gloucester Assizes for manslaughter but found not guilty and the case dismissed.
Crook, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Crook
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Astley Bridge, Lancashire
- 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 1474
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: March 6th, 1912 - 1912-03-06
- 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: 09/10/1914 16/10/1914 29/01/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5e 5f 8f