Reed (Dempsey), John A –

NOTE:- Enlisted as John Dempsey. Son of Mrs. C. Dempsey, of 24, Acton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously served ten years with the Preston Militia (East Lancashire Regiment) including service in the South African Campaign. Killed at Courcelette, body not recovered.

Personal details

  • Surname: Reed (Dempsey)
  • Forename: John A
  • Date of birth: July 19th, 1882
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 39
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 15th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 20th Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
  • Service number: 57616
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: November 11th, 1914 - 1914-11-11
  • Enlistment location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 06/10/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d/e*

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