Pickles,+John

John Pickles

Born 1880 Aged 36 years 5 month in August 1916 when he enlisted. Served in Haworth Volunteers from 23-3-1899. Joined Territorials when they formed in 1908. Embodied as a Private on 5-8-1915 with 6th Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, .Went to France on14-4-15 and served there until 21-2-16.

Service number 6074 and P15232 when serving in No. 9 Military Foot Police,Eastern Command as a Lance Corporal. Discharged 3-5-1920 as B2 fit.

John was single and lived at 17 Changegate, Haworth. His NOK was mother Hannah Pickles. A plasterer he was 5 8" tall with a 45 " chest (thats what it says! )