McCann, John –

Son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Ellen McCann (nee Hutchinson), of 35, Lena Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of the late Mrs. McCann (died 11/05/1918 aged 32), of Jarrow, and formerly of Cooper Street, Bolton, Lancashire.

Personal details

  • Surname: McCann
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Astley Bridge, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 31
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 23rd, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 19th (2nd County) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 17481
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 29th, 1914 - 1914-08-29
  • Enlistment location: Gateshead, County Durham
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Martinsart British Cemetery, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: I. C. 2.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 17/05/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c/f*

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