Crowder, John –

Son of the late George Crowder and the late Elizabeth Crowder (nee Wharmby), of Little Hulton, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Crowder, of 91, Ellesmere Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Died of pneumonia at Casualty Clearing Station, shortly prior to discharge. Brother served in the Manchester Regiment. arriving home to Little Hulton, Lancashire, on the day John died.

Personal details

  • Surname: Crowder
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Little Hulton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 18th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Gunner
  • Unit: 505th Battery, 68th Brigade.
  • Service number: 279612
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Cambrai East Military Cemetery, Nord, France
  • CWGC reference: IV. A. 1.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 10/01/1919 17/01/1919

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