Basic Details Surname Bancroft Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st City Pals Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed