Private John Radford
Title (Mr/ Mrs/ Capt/ Rev etc):
First name(s):
John
Surname only:
Radford
Pte John Radford, 23496, 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, died in the No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station in France on November 14th, 1916, the day after he was wounded in action on the Somme.
Pte Sidney John Vass, his lifelong pal from Luton with whom he enlisted and went to France, was also to died in hospital from November 13th wounds sustained on the Somme. He passed away on November 24th, 1916.
Pte Radford, son of Harry and Julia Radford, of 9 Windsor Street, Luton, was employed by cardboard box maker Mr F. Oakley & Son, of 11 Williamson Street, Luton, prior to the war.
He and pal Sidney had been in France only four months when they were wounded within a few hours of each other on November 13th.
Service or Civilian?:
Service Number:
23496
Regiment:
Employer:
F. Oakley & Son, Williamson Street
War time / or Pre War occupation:
Cardboard box maker
Place of Birth:
Luton
Place of Death:
Somme
War Memorial Location:
Grave Location:
Puchevillers British Cemetery
World War I Address:
9 Windsor Street
Luton
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Year of Birth:
1 897
Year of Death:
1 916
Month of Death:
Nov
Day of Death:
14
Most Relevant Date:
Tuesday, November 14, 1916
Source:
Source Date:
Thursday, November 30, 1916