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John Clegg | |||
Rank: | Private | Number: | 28213 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 23rd Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Manchester Rgt | ||
Died: | 05/04/1916 | Age: | 22 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Rue Petillon Cemetery, Fleurbaix | ||
Town Memorial: | Sale | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born during the June quarter 1894 in the West Ham R.D. - ref: 4a/281, the eldest son of Alfred & Marion Clegg 1901 Census - 86 Warren Road, Low Leyton, West Ham, Essex. Son - aged: 6 - born: Leyton, Essex. Head of household - Alfred Clegg - Married - aged: 33 - occ: Traveller in Oils - born: Dalston, London. Also - Marion Clegg - Wife - aged: 29 - born: Stepney, London. Plus 1 younger sister and 1 domestic servant. 1911 Census - 3 Edwin Terrace, Mersey Road, Ashton on Mersey. Son - aged: 16 - occ: Engineer Fitter - born: Leyton, Essex. Head of household - Alfred Clegg - Married - aged: 39 - occ: Agent for oil and produce - born: London. Also - Marion Clegg - Wife - aged: 39 - born: London. Plus 3 younger siblings. WO 363 - Enlisted on the 9th October 1915 into the 27th Reserve Battalion, Manchester Rgt. His address was given as 2 Dovestone Road, Ashton-upon-Mersey. He was aged: 21 years and 5 months and employed as a Draughtsman. He was 5 feet 1 1/2 inches in height and weighed 105 lb. Posted to France on the 30th January 1916. His parents were sent the following personal items belonging to their son:- a cross, a purse, knife, prayer book, French book, 3 letters and 1 photo. M.I. - "I give them eternal life". CWGC - Son of Alfred and Marion Clegg, of Doveston Mount, Doveston Rd., Ashton-on-Mersey, Cheshire. Born in London. |
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