Lance Corporal 9206 John Gornall
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st Bn.
Theatre of War: India
Age at death: 30
Date of death: 25th of August 1916
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Delhi Memorial India Gate - Face 23.
Family details:
Son of Richard Gornall, of 29, Havelock St., St. Helens, Lancs. (Buried Quetta Govt. Cem. 2385.).
Census details:
1891 - 4 years old John is living at 37 Napier Street, St Helens with parents Richard (27), Mary (27) and three siblings: George (6), Thomas (3), Ether (1). His grandmother Alice Eaton (63) is staying at the address. 1901 - 14 years old 'Apprentice Sheet Glass Maker' John is still living at 37 Napier Street, St Helens with parents Richard (37), Mary (37) and five siblings: George (16), Thomas (13), Maria (12), Mary A (9), Elizabeth (1). 1911 - Sees 24 years old 'Soldier' John serving with the 1st South Lanncashire Regiment and based in India.
Notes:
First enlisted on 13/01/1909.
First enlisted on 13/01/1909.
