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 worked as a taper and enlisted into the Manchester Pals. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224, 2647, 2650 and 2721. 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 Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 2 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing