Howcroft, Benjamin –

Brother of James Howcroft. Tried by Court Martial for absense 21/03/1917. Wounded by gunshot to the back in action 28/09/1917. Formerly 30th Bn., Australian Imperial Forces.

Personal details

  • Surname: Howcroft
  • Forename: Benjamin
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 45th Battalion, Australian Infantry.
  • Service number: 3247
  • Regiment: Australian Imperial Forces
  • Enlistment date: February 8th, 1916 - 1916-02-08
  • Enlistment location: Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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