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.
McCann, John –
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: Durham Light Infantry
- Enlistment date: August 29th, 1914 - 1914-08-29
- Enlistment location: Gateshead, County Durham
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- 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*