19618 Private JOHN HODGKINSON

JOHN HODGKINSON

Rank:	Private
Service Number:	19618.
Regiment:	2nd Bn South Lancashire Regiment
Died	Thursday 20th December 1917
Age	30
From	Birkenhead.
County Memorial		Unknown
Commemorated\Buried	Ribecourt British Cemetery Grave\Panel Ref: 1. A. 6.
Country	France

John's Story.

Birkenhead News 09 February 1918

Birkenhead Soldier Falls

News has been received of the death of Pte. John Hodgkinson, which took place in France on Dec. 20. He joined the colours at the outbreak of war, and at the time of his death was in the 7^th South Lancs. Regt. He was home on leave in July last. His training was undergone in Shrewsbury. Prior to the war he was employed on the docks, and had lived with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, 34, Oliver Street. A message of sympathy has been received from his Majesty the King, and many who knew him have testified their regret.