William Hancocks
Service Number
60222
Military Unit
15/17th Bn The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
11 Aug 1918 (20 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Earlstown, Lancashire.
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Engine Cleaner/Fireman for Midland Railways.
- Family History
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Family History
Parents: George and Hannah Hancocks of 136 Moor Street, Mansfield.
Military History
Enlisted 19/06/1917 aged 18 years and 119 days. Was gassed on 10/08/1918, died the following day.
Extra Information
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser, 29/08/1918: Mr & Mrs G Hancocks of 136 Moor Lane, Mansfield. Their second son, William aged 19 has died of gas poisoning. Their eldest son, George, is currently in hospital with a gunshot wound to the calf. Letter from the hospital included in the report.
