Basic Details Surname Cockroft Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224, 2721, 2650 and 2648 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing