Sharples, John William –

Son of John and Hannah Sharples, of 14, Hough Street, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Ann Jane Sharples (nee Miller), of 24, Tong Street, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 17045 / 42802, 7th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Discharged aged 24. Died of tuberculosis of lungs aged 29 on 30/12/1921

Personal details

  • Surname: Sharples
  • Forename: John William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Private
  • Unit: 298th Reserve Company.
  • Service number: 227097
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: October 7th, 1914 - 1914-10-07
  • Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 295061
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

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