WW1 1914-15 TRIO & MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 8th ROYAL LANCASTER REGT, DIED F&F 22-2-1916, FROM LANCASTER

WW1 1914-15 Trio & Memorial Plaque
To- 17350.PTE.J.W.SHORT.R.LANC.R
John William Short was born in Lancaster & enlisted in Oldham. He first landed overseas in France 28-12-1915 serving with the 8th service battalion of the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He sadly died in France & Flanders 22-2-1916 age 26 & is buried in Lussenthoek military cemetery. The CWGC state that he was the late son of Henry & Ellen Shirt late of the church inn, Royton, Oldham, Lancs & the late husband of Sarah Ann Shirt of Grove School, Haddens, Mossley, Manchester.
NEF or better & complete with MIC details. Along with details from Both SDGW & the CWGC.

Code: 57878