Rainford, Joseph –

Formerly Manchester Regiment. Son of Joseph and Cathrine Rainford, of Stretford, Lancashire.

Personal details

  • Surname: Rainford
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Preston, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 35
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 1st, 1940
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Sergeant
  • Unit: 1st/8th Battalion.
  • Service number: 3440250
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW2

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Le Paradis War Cemetery, Lestrem, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: 1. A. 9.

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