Gandy, John William –

Husband of Sarah Gandy (nee Peake), of 60, Sloane Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire. Previous volunteer service with the 1st Bn., Manchester Regiment. Wounded 27/04/1916 with fractured left femur.

Personal details

  • Surname: Gandy
  • Forename: John William
  • Date of birth: May 22nd, 1880
  • Birth place: Pendlebury, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 35
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 28th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 18257
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: November 18th, 1914 - 1914-11-18
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
  • CWGC reference: XX. C. 12.

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