Basic Details
Surname
Cleary
Forenames
John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He was variously reported to be missing at Fricourt and Contalmaison and is also listed on IWM 2689 and the Thiepval Memorial. His father also served in WW1 in the Durham Light Infantry.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
7
Age at death
19
Manner of death reference
Missing
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial