Basic Details
Surname
Lidgett
Forenames
John C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Cuthbert
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1904 to read Classics. BA 1907. Military Service: Lieutenant 11th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. Died 24 March 1918 during the German advance through the Somme.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
24
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial