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Lance Serjeant JOHN EDWIN CROMPTON

Service Number: 20552
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Manchester Regiment

20th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 06 November 1918

Age 27 years old

Buried or commemorated at

MAUBEUGE-CENTRE CEMETERY

D. 49.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Husband of Nelly Crompton, of 14, Benson St., Gorton, Manchester.
  • Personal Inscription ONE OF ENGLAND'S HEROES NEVER FORGOTTEN LOVING WIFE
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Buried or commemorated at

MAUBEUGE-CENTRE CEMETERY
Nord France
Number of casualties: 356
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