Finn, John –

Son of James and Margaret Finn, of 11, Meadow Road, Lower Broughton, Salford, Lancashire. Death marked as August 1914 on Salford Cathedral Memorial, though this was date of capture. Died 12/12/1914 whilst prisoner of war. Marked on CWGC as Lance Corporal.

Personal details

  • Surname: Finn
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland
  • Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 19
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 12th, 1914
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 10429
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery, Mons, Hainaut, Belgium
  • CWGC reference: IV. B. 17.

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