Finn, John –

Son of the late Michael and Rose Hannah Finn; husband of Alice Finn. Previous service as Driver 19457, 04/10/1901 to 03/10/1913, Royal Field Artillery – discharged on termination of period of engagement (12 years). Formerly Driver 12569 / 69772, Royal Field Artillery. Silver War Badge Record indicates shellshock at time of transfer to W Reserve. CWGC records an address of 24, King Edward Street, Patricroft, Lancashire. Died 29/09/1918 aged 38 years and interred at Peel Green Cemetery.

Personal details

  • Surname: Finn
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Stockport, Cheshire
  • Place of residence: Patricroft, 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: Driver
  • Unit: 7th Division Ammunition Column.
  • Service number: 771798
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: August 26th, 1914 - 1914-08-26
  • Enlistment location: Pendleton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 121481
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Peel Green Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: C.I. RC. 7087.

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