Grierson, John –

Son of William & Elizabeth Grierson, of Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Eliza Grierson (nee Crossfield Gillgrass), of 40, Matthew Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Grierson
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 31
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 26th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 2nd/5th (Bury) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 205104
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: II. A. 21.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 27/09/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6b/f*

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