Sharples (Crook), William (John) –

NOTE:- Served as John CROOK. Husband of Mrs. Sharples, of 49, Cross Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Posted as wounded and missing since 26/08/1914.

Personal details

  • Surname: Sharples (Crook)
  • Forename: William (John)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 26th, 1914
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 8045
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/12/1914 04/05/1917 07/12/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6d* S19*

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