Morgan, John Egan –

Fifth son of William and Isabella Morgan, of 32, Gillibrand Street, Chorley, Lancashire. Studied at Bolton Technical School and gained his diploma of merit for accountancy. Enlisted June 1915. Wounded on 23/07/1916 and died at Netley Hospital, from wounds.

Personal details

  • Surname: Morgan
  • Forename: John Egan
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Chorley, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 23
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 31st, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 21296
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Chorley, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Chorley Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: A. N.C. 153.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 11/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7a

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