Stepson of Private Joseph Billington (Lancashire Fusiliers), of 23, Birkdale Grove, Swinton, Lancashire. Killed in the sinking of the troopship Royal Edward.
Rigby, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Rigby
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Walkden, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Swinton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: August 13th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 1831
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- St. Augustine of Canterbury (Pendlebury) C.E. Church WWI Memorial Cross - Salford
- St. Peter's C.E. Church WWI Lych Gate - Swinton
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.
Local newspaper entries
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 03/08/1917