Ratcliffe, John Thomas –

Husband of Mary Ratcliffe (nee Doyle), of 218, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Formerly 2nd Labour Bn. Previously served 15 months in the Pioneer Regiment., discharged 06/03/1901. Aged 46 years at time of enlistment. Suffered gas poisoning in October 1915, and was knocked out on 02/12/1915. Appointed Transport Sergeant Major of the 3rd Volunteer Bn., Gloucester Regiment., August 1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Ratcliffe
  • Forename: John Thomas
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, 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: Sergeant
  • Unit: 3rd Provisional Company.
  • Service number: 111852
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 17th, 1915 - 1915-08-17
  • Enlistment location: London, Middlesex
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 207669
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 24/12/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7b
  • Bolton Chronicle: 07/09/1917

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