Derbyshire, John –

Of 37, Irving Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Transport section, he was killed by a bomb which was kicked by his horse while passing over the road.

Personal details

  • Surname: Derbyshire
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 20
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: June 13th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 14647
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France
  • CWGC reference: III. C. 18.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/06/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c* S11*

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