Silcock, Edward –

Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Silcock, of 27, Southfield Drive, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Wounded May 1915, and brought to hospital at Sheffield. Posted missing since 10/04/1918 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war, later confirmed died.

Personal details

  • Surname: Silcock
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 10th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 16908
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Atherton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: Panel 19 and 20.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915 11/10/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6i 6g*

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