Jefferson, Francis Arthur –

Son of James H. and Ethel May Jefferson, of Ulverston, Lancashire. Later resided at Farnworth, Lancashire. Died on 04 September 1982 aged 61 at Bolton Infirmary by suicide; he threw himself under a train during a deep depression following the theft of his V.C.

Personal details

  • Surname: Jefferson
  • Forename: Francis Arthur
  • Date of birth: August 18th, 1921
  • Birth place: Ulverston, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Ulverston, 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 2nd Battalion.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW2

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: V.C.

Memorials

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

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