John Shaw (c.1883-1916)
An ongoing project to commemorate and research the lives of those who appear on war memorials and rolls of honour in the local area, who served in the military, or whose deaths were linked to conflict.
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Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922
The following extract is from Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 (2014) by J. Margaret Stansfield:
- SHAW, JOHN. Private. No 18475. 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Born Longwood. Lived with his sister, Mrs Byram, at 10 Ballroyd, Longwood. Employed by Messrs Buckleys, brush manufacturers, of Longroyd Bridge. Enlisted at the outbreak of the war. Whilst serving in the Dardenelles was wounded four times and suffered from an attack of dysentery. Died of wounds, 28.6.1916, aged 32 years. Buried ENGLEBELMER COMMUNAL CEMETERY. Grave location:- Plot 1, Row A, Grave 7.
- ROH:- Longwood War Memorial.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Private SHAW
- regiment: South Wales Borderers
- died: Wednesday, June 28, 1916
- record ID: 277840
Links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission (ID #277840)
- Imperial War Museums: Lives of the First World War (ID #3987030)