Schofield, John –

Nephew of Mrs. Riley, of 80, Lee Gate Lane, Harwood, Turton, Lancashire. Of Turton Road, Bradshaw, Lancashire. Formerly 17173, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Initially reported as wounded on 10/04/1917, this was subsequently confirmed as wounded and missing. Later presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Schofield
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Harwood, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 35
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 10th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 16460
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Tank Cemetery, Guemappe, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: A. 22.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/05/1917 22/06/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g 6c* S12*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 08/06/1917

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