Lightbown, John –

Son of John Lightbown, of 16, Leinster Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Originally from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Later of 2, Church Road, Farnworth, Lancashire. Old pupil and teacher at Holland’s School before the War. Gassed in 1918 and never fully recovered. Caretaker at Holland’s School. Formerly 7596, 2nd/4th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died aged 31 years 21/09/1921 and interred in Farnworth Cemetery 26/09/1921.

Personal details

  • Surname: Lightbown
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: Private
  • Unit: Mechanical Transport.
  • Service number: M/405075
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: October 15th, 1915 - 1915-10-15
  • Enlistment location: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

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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